Washington, D.C.—Heritage Action today called on Georgia lawmakers to redistrict the state’s congressional maps and ensure equal treatment for all voters under the law as the General Assembly prepares to convene a special redistricting session on June 17.
Previously, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was interpreted as requiring race-based districting. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais reaffirmed a foundational constitutional truth: Americans are entitled to equal treatment under the law, and states cannot segregate voting districts based on race.
As a result, electoral maps drawn to ensure racial majorities may now be rightly re-examined, allowing states like Georgia to adopt maps that reflect the will of voters rather than racial mandates.
Stefani Buhajla, Heritage Action Senior Director of Communications and Georgia resident, released the following statement:
“If Republicans lose their majority in the House, Democrats will have even more leverage to force their radical socialist agenda on Georgians and the rest of the nation. The Left despises freedom; they want Americans to be sick and dependent on the government. And so, the stakes could not be higher. Georgia must stand in the gap alongside states that have already successfully redistricted.”
Acting State Director James Quarles added:
“Georgia lawmakers have a responsibility to ensure their maps reflect the voices of their constituents. This special session is a critical moment to get it right and secure accurate representation for Georgians.”
Heritage Action is urging lawmakers to act decisively during the special session to pass congressional maps that accurately represent Georgia’s voting constituency. Conservatives across Georgia are encouraged to make their voices heard by contacting their representatives through the Heritage Action portal and urging them to pass the maps.
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