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The case at the center of this seismic shift is titled Louisiana versus Clay. Though it appears as just another redistricting dispute on the surface, it actually questions the constitutionality of race-based districting, particularly the use of "majority-minority districts," which are districts intentionally designed around racial demographics to enhance minority representation.
The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could unravel over 50 years of what some might call "political engineering" — the practice of drawing districts that prioritize racial composition to influence electoral outcomes. If the court rules that such practices are unconstitutional, the steady advantage that Democrats have enjoyed from these districts could vanish practically overnight.