...every time you hear the phrase white people,
white supremacy,
whiteanything but paint, you're listening to a Democrat. Ask him/her/it to reimagine something for you; they do that a lot, though not well. They can hear a dog whistle a mile or two away. They invented the spoils system and Tammany Hall, and inspired the addition of the word
(Thomas) Nastyto the English language. They want to stop continental drift and repeal the law of unintended side effects...
from redrawing New York’s 11th District in what would have been a racial gerrymander.
The 6-3 decision followed ideological lines, with the liberal side of the Court arguing that the decision has resulted in the judiciary "butting in on state law," according to CNN
...formerly the
Cable News Network, now who know what it might stand for...
. Justice Alito has argued that the redistricting effort "blatantly discriminates on the basis of race."
Because of the decision, New York Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis will almost certainly retain her seat in the upcoming midterm elections. This election cycle has been dominated by moves to redraw congressional maps, and whoever holds the House in 2027 will likely have an extraordinarily slim majority.
More interestingly, this decision may give us a glimpse into how SCOTUS will decide on the Voting Rights Act that is expected to be handed down soon. A victory for Republicans in that case would mean the loss of countless Democrat seats throughout the country.