In response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act, several southern US states are hastily redrawing electoral maps to diminish the influence of Black voters. Tennessee Republicans have enacted a map that divides the majority Black city of Memphis into three congressional districts, effectively removing the state's only Democratic representative. Similarly, Alabama has received Supreme Court approval to eliminate a district represented by a Black Democrat, using a map previously found to intentionally discriminate against Black voters. Louisiana is poised to implement a new map that could eliminate one of its two Black congressional seats. In South Carolina, the governor is considering a special session to redraw a district held by influential Black Democrat Jim Clyburn. Meanwhile, civil rights groups are mounting legal challenges against these redistricting efforts, arguing they violate constitutional rights. The Congressional Black Caucus is bracing for potential losses, as Democrats strategize for the 2028 elections in states where they hold power. Experts warn that these developments could lead to a significant decline in Black and Latino representation across the South, reminiscent of earlier discriminatory practices. The Supreme Court's inconsistent rulings have raised concerns about the implications for fair electoral processes.