Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) voiced concerns about upcoming redistricting efforts in Mississippi following a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that deemed Louisiana's congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This decision undermines a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which aims to ensure equal access to the political process for all races. Thompson noted that with Black residents making up 38% of Mississippi's population, they should have at least one congressional representative. He emphasized that the ruling could threaten Democratic seats in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina, potentially allowing Republicans to gain up to 19 new seats in the House. The ruling has drawn criticism from Democrats, who liken it to Jim Crow-era voting restrictions. In Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has suspended upcoming primary elections, stating the need for a lawful congressional map following the ruling. Thompson pledged to continue fighting for fair representation for Black citizens.