theRealJesseD

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Where in the GA constitution does it prohibit him from following SCOTUS' ruling?

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Governor Brian Kemp cannot unilaterally change Georgia’s redistricting maps based on a Supreme Court ruling (or any other reason). Redistricting authority rests primarily with the state legislature. ?
Key Details on Georgia’s Process
• Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are drawn by the Georgia General Assembly (state legislature) and enacted as ordinary statutes. These require passage by simple majorities in both chambers and are subject to the governor’s approval or veto. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber. ?
• The governor has no direct power to draw or impose new maps himself. His main levers are:
• Calling a special legislative session (where lawmakers could take up redistricting).
• Signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature.
Recent Context (2026 Supreme Court Ruling)
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision (in Louisiana v. Callais) narrowed aspects of the Voting Rights Act, making it potentially easier for states to redraw maps without certain race-based considerations from prior court orders. Governor Kemp has publicly stated that this ruling “requires Georgia to adopt new electoral maps before the 2028 election cycle” and praised it for restoring fairness. ?
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• Kemp explicitly ruled out redrawing maps for the 2026 elections (early voting was already underway) and declined to call a special session for immediate changes. ?
• Some Georgia Republicans (e.g., Lt. Gov. Burt Jones) have pushed for quicker action via a special session, but Kemp has held firm on the timeline. ?
• Any changes would still require the Republican-controlled legislature to pass new maps, followed by Kemp’s signature (or an override).
In short, even with a favorable Supreme Court ruling, redistricting in Georgia requires legislative action. The governor can influence the timing and outcome but cannot act alone. This aligns with standard practices in most states, where legislatures hold primary redistricting power.

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No they haven't. D'oh, indeed.

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reports have come out that the Rams told Ty's dad they were going to draft him back in December.

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5) Tennessee (squeaks in by being ranked #1 for 4 days in 2022)

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