The Supreme Court has ruled that race could not be the predominant factor in creating electoral districts.

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In several cases, including Shaw v. Reno (1993) and Miller v. Johnson (1995), the Supreme Court has ruled that race cannot be the predominant factor in creating electoral districts. This means that districts cannot be drawn primarily based on race, as this would violate the principle of equal protection under the law. However, race can still be a factor in districting if it is used to comply with requirements of the Voting Rights Act or if it is one of several factors considered.

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