Shaw v. Reno (1993)

FRQ Prompt

Georgia redrew its congressional districts to increase minority representation. The Department of Justice rejected the plan, leading Georgia to create a district that was significantly majority-Black. Residents challenged the district as a racial gerrymander under the Equal Protection Clause. The Supreme Court ruled that districts drawn primarily based on race, rather than traditional redistricting criteria, are subject to "strict scrutiny" and must be narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling government interest.