U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones
Coverage of U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones in the Nexus archive.
- Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for another redistricting special session, with the Republican-controlled Legislature potentially reducing minority voting power to gain a partisan advantage. The current maps, redrawn in 2023 under federal court order to protect Black Georgians' voting strength, remain under appeal. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has shifted the legal standard for challenging gerrymandered districts.
- Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled
Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw congressional and legislative district lines during a special session, amid ongoing legal disputes over current maps. A 2023 federal court order required new maps to protect Black voting power, but appeals remain pending. The U.S. Supreme Court's April ruling in Louisiana v. Callais weakened the Voting Rights Act, potentially allowing partisan gerrymandering.