Georgia Is Latest State Ordered To Draw New Black-Majority Congressional Districts

In an apparent trend, Georgia on Thursday became the latest in a series of states being ordered by federal judges to draw new congressional districts in an effort to give greater representation to Black voters. In fact, U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ordered the Peach State to create two new Black-majority voting districts, the Associated Press reported. “Georgia has made great strides since 1965 toward equality in voting,” Jones wrote in part of a 516-page order. “However, the evidence before this court shows that Georgia has not reached the point...