The Supreme Court of Virginia has begun deliberations on the legality of a redistricting referendum approved by voters. The case arises from a lawsuit filed by Republicans, who argue that Democrats did not adhere to the constitutional requirements necessary to place the amendment on the ballot. The dispute centers on whether the General Assembly's approval process was correctly followed, as Virginia law mandates that proposed amendments must be approved twice by the General Assembly, with a House of Delegates election in between. Democrats assert they complied with this process by passing the amendment in October, holding a House election in November, and re-approving it in January. However, Republicans claim that early voting began before the first vote, questioning the validity of the intervening election. Additionally, the use of a special legislative session has been contested, with Republicans alleging that Democrats improperly expanded the session's scope. The Supreme Court's decision could significantly impact U.S. congressional maps, potentially adding seats in the House of Representatives. The Virginia Board of Elections is proceeding with the certification of election results, but the final outcome may depend on the Supreme Court's ruling, which is anticipated soon.