Legal Insurrection by Mary Chastain 3/3/2026
The decision preserves the only GOP district in New York City.The Supreme Court issued a stay of an order requiring New York to redraw its Congressional map, meaning the state will use the existing map in the 2026 elections.
The decision also saves the one Republican district in New York City.
“Here, our stay, far from causing disruption or upsetting legitimate expectations, eliminates much of the uncertainty and confusion that would exist if the Independent Redistricting Commission proceeded to draw a new district that this Court would likely strike down if the cases reached us in time,” wrote Justice Samuel Alito.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) holds the 11th District, which includes Staten Island and South Brooklyn.
Well, we know the Democrats want to retake the House this year:
More:
https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/03/supreme-court-pauses-order-to-redraw-new-york-map-saving-gop-district/
