CBC vows to block college sports reform over Southern states’ redistricting The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is withholding support for the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” due to concerns over Southern redistricting following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling. The CBC argues that these redistricting efforts, particularly in Republican-controlled states, diminish Black and minority voting power. They are urging lawmakers to pause the bill until athletic institutions speak out against these attacks on Black political representation.

• The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is withholding support for the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act.”
• This decision stems from concerns over Southern states’ redistricting following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling.
• The CBC believes these redistricting efforts dilute Black voting power and undermine civil rights progress.
• CBC chair Rep. Yvette Clarke urged Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to pause the bill’s consideration.
• Clarke stated that institutions profiting from Black talent have a responsibility to support Black communities when their rights are attacked.
• The caucus will push for the bill’s suspension until college athletic leaders publicly address the redistricting issue.
• Several Southern states have redrawn congressional maps to strengthen Republican power and eliminate majority-minority districts.
• The CBC previously opposed the GOP-led SCORE Act and the NAACP encouraged boycotts of college sports in affected states.
• The “Protect College Sports Act” has bipartisan backing and support from NCAA leaders like Nick Saban.