Tennessee’s GOP-controlled legislature demolished the state’s sole majority-Black district the instant the Supreme Court gave them legal cover, splitting Memphis to bury Democratic representation. The speed reveals this wasn’t governance—it was a premeditated dismantling of Black political power, coordinated the moment constitutional protections evaporated. Same Republicans who preach ‘colorblind’ policy just proved they’re colorblind to everything but opportunity to erase opposition.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/07/tennessee-congressional-map-redistricting