Shaw v. Reno (Shaw I)

509 U.S. 630·1993

What the Court Decided

Held that redistricting based predominantly on race is subject to strict scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause, establishing the racial gerrymandering cause of action.

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Cited In

Louisiana v. Callais

2025 Term · 24-109

Established the racial gerrymandering cause of action under which the Callais plaintiffs challenged SB8, requiring strict scrutiny when race predominates in districting decisions.