Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Friday that he will call a special legislative session to address judicial redistricting following an anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a major voting rights case.

The special session will convene 21 days after the Supreme Court issues its decision in a landmark redistricting case involving Louisiana. State legislators will return to Jackson to consider new electoral maps for judicial districts.

The announcement comes as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on Louisiana v. Robinson, a case that could significantly impact how voting districts are drawn under the Voting Rights Act. The decision is expected to have nationwide implications for redistricting processes.

Reeves' decision to proactively schedule the special session suggests Mississippi officials are preparing for potential changes to current redistricting requirements that may result from the high court's ruling.

The timing of the special session will depend on when the Supreme Court releases its decision, which typically occurs before the end of the court's term in late June or early July.