In a wave of political activity, Alabama and Tennessee have both called special legislative sessions to redraw congressional maps in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that has weakened the Voting Rights Act. Alabama lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow them to redo the primaries under a new congressional map, while protests erupted over efforts to eliminate majority-Black districts in the state. In Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee is also pushing for a redrawn House map favoring the GOP. As both states move forward, the Republican supermajority aims to capitalize on the new political landscape, with concerns raised by local leaders and activists about the implications for representation and civil rights. The situation remains highly contested, with calls for action from various community groups and ongoing debates about the impact of redistricting on upcoming elections.