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One ruling. One month. At least six House seats already shifted or targeted. On April 29, the Supreme Court's Callais decision struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district — and Republican-led state legislatures moved fast. Here's what's happened since: Florida — Signed into law. Republicans went from 20 likely House districts to 24 out of 28. Democrats went from 8 likely seats to 4. A judge upheld the map last week, calling it the "lesser of two evils." Tennessee — Signed into law. Republicans repealed the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting and immediately used it. The state's only Democratic seat — also its only majority-Black district — is gone. Louisiana — Awaiting a state Senate vote. Governor Landry suspended the House primaries after more than 40,000 mail-in ballots had already been returned — one day before in-person early voting was set to begin. The new map would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts. Alabama — Courts intervened. A three-judge panel blocked the state's attempt to revert to a map already flagged as racially discriminatory. Republicans have now appealed to the Supreme Court. South Carolina — Blocked for now. The state Senate voted down a map that would have eliminated Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat. But the governor could call another special session. The pattern is clear: majority-Black districts first, competitive districts next. This is what democracy looks like when the referees change the rules mid-game. Issue One is tracking redistricting efforts in every state. Follow us for updates — and to find out what's happening in yours.