Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Eleventh Circuit Court’s Decision on Georgia District Maps

ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering a review of Georgia’s district maps under new voting rights rules based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais.

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: 

“Georgia voters deserve representation, not maps rigged by politicians to protect their own power. For too long, partisan gerrymandering has divided Black communities and diluted the power of Black voters who are central to Georgia’s democracy.

The Eleventh Circuit’s decision means Georgia’s maps will once again be reviewed under the new standards established in Louisiana v. Callais. But no court decision changes this fundamental principle: Black voters deserve the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, and their political power cannot be erased at the mapmaking table.

Voters should choose their representatives–politicians shouldn’t choose their voters. I will keep fighting against partisan gerrymandering and for fair maps that protect Black representation. We must ensure every Georgian’s voice is heard.”