New York’s high court has ordered a congressional map to be redrawn, a decision that appears to favor Democrats. This move has the potential to reshape the political landscape, allowing Democrats to gerrymander the state into pockets that might increase their chances of winning. This situation mirrors a similar occurrence in North Carolina that benefited Republicans. Despite designated processes for drafting these maps, recent midterms have seen deviations from protocol, with legislatures taking matters into their own hands.