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On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly changed how federal law protects voters in the redistricting process. The ruling narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 — a long-standing protection against voting maps that reduce communities’ ability to elect representatives of their choice. But nothing in the Callais ruling creates mandatory redistricting in Mississippi.

For Mississippi, the stakes are high:

Mississippi has the highest proportion of Black residents of any state in the country.
Although a special legislative session to take up redistricting was canceled, this topic is sure to lead the 2027 legislative session.
Mississippi’s congressional districts may also be up for discussion.
Mississippi’s Shield Act (SB 2588), signed into law earlier this year, introduces new citizenship verification requirements for voter registration that could affect eligible voters across the state.

On May 20, 2026, Mississippians from across the state and supporters beyond Mississippi’s borders came together for the Mississippi Day of Action to march, rally, and organize for voting rights and fair representation. Now is a critical time to get engaged and stay informed.

The Mississippi Legislature has created the Joint Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee and will hold a series of hearings across the state to gather input from voters on redrawing legislative and congressional districts. Now is the time to TAKE A STAND.

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