SCOTUS order could send WA political maps back to the drawing board

The briefing

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a challenge regarding Washington's 2020 redistricting process, potentially sending the legislative maps back down for a redraw. The underlying lawsuit by Latino voters argued that 2024 maps in the Yakima Valley and Pasco areas diluted minority voting power. While the high court's decision will not affect the 2026 midterms, it could lead to new boundaries ahead of the 2027 elections depending on lower court rulings.