US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say

The US Supreme Court's recent rulings on election-related gerrymandering have led to disruptions in Southern states, including Louisiana suspending its 2026 congressional primary elections after a new map was mandated. Experts criticize the Court for inconsistently applying the Purcell principle, which aims to avoid last-minute election changes to prevent voter confusion, arguing it favors Republican efforts to redraw districts and reduce majority-Black representation.