Jad Khalil

Democrats in Virginia have been rushing to join an effort to counter a gerrymandering push President Trump started in July.

Last month, voters approved the constitutional amendment that would lead to a map with a big advantage for Democrats.

But Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the legislature didn't follow the state constitution's amendment process.

Meanwhile, Republicans this week in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina are taking steps to redistrict at Trump's urging after the Supreme Court weakened protections for minority voters.

For NPR News, I'm Jad Khalil in Richmond.

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Democrats in Virginia have been rushing to join an effort to counter a gerrymandering push President Trump started in July.

Last month, voters approved the constitutional amendment that would lead to a map with a big advantage for Democrats.

But Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the legislature didn't follow the state constitution's amendment process.

Meanwhile, Republicans this week in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina are taking steps to redistrict at Trump's urging after the Supreme Court weakened protections for minority voters.

For NPR News, I'm Jad Khalil in Richmond.

Democrats in Virginia have been rushing to join an effort to counter a gerrymandering push President Trump started in July.

Last month, voters approved the constitutional amendment that would lead to a map with a big advantage for Democrats.

But Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the legislature didn't follow the state constitution's amendment process.

Meanwhile, Republicans this week in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina are taking steps to redistrict at Trump's urging after the Supreme Court weakened protections for minority voters.

For NPR News, I'm Jad Khalil in Richmond.