New York Court Orders Redrawing of Congressional Districts Ahead of 2024 Election

The decision, potentially favoring Democrats, comes after the court determined the current map was temporary and not intended for the entire 10-year redistricting cycle.

The New York Court of Appeals has ruled 4-3 for the state's congressional districts to be redrawn ahead of the 2024 election, a decision that could potentially favor Democrats.
The court-ordered map created in 2022 was deemed temporary and not intended to last for the entire 10-year redistricting cycle.
The court has ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to formulate a new map and have it passed by the legislature by Feb. 28, 2024.
The current map, more competitive than the one previously passed by the legislature, allowed Republicans to net four seats in 2022, leading to a majority in the House of Representatives.
Republicans have criticized the ruling, accusing New York Democrats of politicizing the court and vowing to fight against gerrymandering.