Tennessee Republicans last month redrew the state's congressional maps, eliminating the state's one Democratic, Black-majority congressional district. The redistricting occurred following a Supreme Court decision that weakened enforcement provisions of the Voting Rights Act.

The eliminated district was centered in Memphis and represented the state's only congressional seat with a Black majority population. The redistricting changes the political landscape for Tennessee's congressional delegation, which will impact representation for the state's Black voters.

The redistricting followed the Supreme Court's decision to effectively weaken a major section of the Voting Rights Act that had previously prevented certain types of electoral changes without federal oversight. This ruling removed requirements for states with histories of voting discrimination to receive federal approval before changing voting procedures.

Memphis, Tennessee's second-largest city, has been particularly affected by the redistricting changes. The city's Binghampton neighborhood and surrounding areas were part of the reconfigured district boundaries.

The redistricting represents part of a broader national debate over congressional map drawing and voting rights protections. Similar redistricting efforts have occurred in other states following changes to federal voting rights enforcement.