The Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to over 250 major U.S. companies on May 26, 2026, urging them to publicly oppose Republican-led congressional redistricting efforts. The caucus argues that these efforts dilute black voting power and called on businesses to condemn what they describe as coordinated attempts to silence Black voices at the ballot box by eliminating majority-black congressional districts in several states.
The letter highlights that corporations have a responsibility to advocate for voting rights, especially following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The caucus asserts that fair representation is essential for corporate success and economic stability.
The letter requests companies to reaffirm their support for voting rights, engage with caucus members, and disclose political spending related to officials supporting the redistricting plans. The caucus's efforts are part of a broader campaign to challenge new maps and include collaboration with civil rights groups, such as the NAACP, to encourage actions against states they accuse of undermining black voting power.