Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court\u2019s handling of **louisiana v. Callais**, saying the majority\u2019s speed in issuing a decision could be seen as politically motivated. She argued the Court should carefully follow procedure and avoid any impression of acting differently because the case intersected with current politics and election timing.<\/p>\n

The original ruling struck down part of the Voting Rights Act, and Jackson\u2019s comments relate to the Court certifying the case faster than the usual process. Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, rejected Jackson\u2019s characterization-arguing that moving quickly was necessary for the election calendar and calling her accusations baseless and lacking restraint. Alito also noted that delaying could itself have political optics by allowing the old map to remain in place longer.<\/p>\n

The decision has prompted other republican-led southern states<\/a> to redraw congressional district maps<\/a>, with Republicans expecting gains in upcoming redistricting fights. <\/p>\n