::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Louisiana to immediately begin redrawing its congressional voting map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, bypassing the usual 32-day waiting period for such changes. The decision, issued Monday by Justice Samuel Alito, allows the state to move forward quickly with a new map after the previous one was ruled unconstitutional. The ruling exposed sharp divisions on the Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in a dissent, criticized the move as a break from standard procedure that risks undermining public trust. She argued the expedited action could create confusion, especially since overseas and military ballots had already been sent out for Louisiana’s May 16 primary. Jackson also invoked the “Purcell principle,” which discourages courts from altering election rules close to an election, accusing the majority of inconsistency and political bias. Alito, writing in support of the decision, defended the urgency, saying any delay would force Loui...