May 4, the United States Supreme Court allowed its decision in Callais v. Louisiana—which struck down Louisiana’s unconstitutional congressional map—to take effect immediately.

By issuing its judgment right away, the Court removed the usual waiting period and ensured that there is nothing preventing Louisiana from acting now to adopt a new, constitutional map and set new dates for the election.

“This case is a major win for Louisiana. We are moving forward immediately to ensure the constitutional rights of our citizens are protected and to fix the unconstitutional map. Louisiana is continuing to follow the law,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

As Justice Samuel Alito noted in his concurrence, no party indicated any intent to seek rehearing, and the need for prompt action was clear given the election timeline and the fact that voting deadlines were already underway.