'Slice and dice': Supreme Court could let Trump's GOP grab more power with voting maps

Voting Rights Act & Supreme Court - The Supreme Court is considering a case that could significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act, potentially leading to altered voting maps, particularly in the South [1] - A court ruling could result in Republicans gaining up to 19 House seats [2] - The Supreme Court may allow states to gerrymander black communities, potentially eliminating Democratic seats protected by the Voting Rights Act [3] - A Supreme Court decision is expected next summer, potentially impacting voting maps in the 2026 and 2028 elections [4][5] Political Implications - Gutting the Voting Rights Act combined with partisan gerrymandering could lead to a more polarized country [14] - The current situation is described as a partisan power grab influenced by Donald Trump [10] - Some argue the Supreme Court's stance sends a message that white supremacy can persist in a toned-down form [8] - The Supreme Court's stance is inconsistent, as it allows race to be considered in some contexts (e g, ICE arrests) but not in ensuring fair voting representation [18][19] Potential Solutions & Challenges - Redistricting reform is needed, but blue states are passing reforms while red states are taking a maximalist approach [22] - A constitutional amendment may be necessary to address structural problems related to Citizens United and redistricting [24] - Achieving a constitutional amendment is challenging, even on issues with broad bipartisan support [25][27]