GOP’s Redistricting War Is Decimating the Black Caucus

Punchbowl News: “The Congressional Black Caucus’ membership swelled to an all-time high of 62 at the beginning of this Congress, up from only 13 in 1971. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is on the brink of becoming the first Black speaker of the House. There are now a record five Black senators.”

“But during the last two weeks, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court and Republican legislators across the South have blown this all up. GOP lawmakers across the region are targeting a half-dozen districts held by Black lawmakers this year for redistricting, and they’re promising to go even further next year.”

“This is an earth-shaking blow to the CBC, which has long been the most powerful voting bloc in Congress. Six or more Black Democrats could lose their seats this November due to the GOP redistricting blitz and the Supreme Court’s Callais decision. By 2028, a dozen Black Democrats could see their seats disappear.”