The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 15, 2025, in Louisiana v. Callais, a redistricting case challenging Louisiana's congressional map under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
Section 2 prohibits voting practices that dilute the voting strength of racial minorities, and the case specifically questions whether creating a second majority-Black district to comply with the VRA constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering under the 14th Amendment.
The Court previously heard arguments in March 2025 but held the case over for reargument in the 2025-26 term, focusing on constitutional issues.
The Court is expected to issue its ruling by the end of June 2026, the typical close of its term.
A decision earlier in the spring is possible. If the majority limits or strikes down key aspects of Section 2 (as many observers anticipate based on oral arguments), it could enable states to redraw maps, potentially shifting up to 19 House seats toward Republicans.
For official updates, monitor the Supreme Court's docket at supremecourt.gov.