Appeals court vacates ruling over Georgia's redistricted maps

A federal court has vacated and sent back a judge's ruling that Georgia's redistricted political maps violated the Voting Rights Act.

• Aug 26

UGA historian argues for proportional representation in elections

Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.

• Jul 26

Voting rights groups rally in South after Supreme Court redistricting fallout

Voting rights groups across the South say recent court rulings are reshaping the battle over voting rights, as Georgia lawmakers announce they will not redraw congressional maps during special legislative session.

• Jun 17

Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session

Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps​ during the special legislative session.

• Jun 17

Georgia Republicans renew scrutiny of Stacey Abram's New Georgia Project as questions grow over election oversight

Georgia Sen. Greg Dolezal says lawmakers want accountability and election reforms in a new probe of the New Georgia Project, but critics question the timing.

• May 20

Supreme Court voting ruling sparks worry for Black voters in the South

A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.

• May 17

Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw Georgia's congressional map

Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.

• May 13

Which states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats?

The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states, as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.

• May 1

Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map

The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.

• Apr 30

Georgia GOP seeks redistricting as Warnock, Dickens decry SCOTUS VRA decision

The ruling in Louisiana v. Callais could reshape how states draw congressional maps and reignite redistricting fights across the South as the midterm election approaches.

• Apr 29