A New York judge blocked the new Congressional map from taking effect for violating the state constitution. The map in question would give Democrats the edge in 22 of the state's 26 congressional seats. That was the second redistricting defeat in the courts for the Democrats in a week.

On Friday, March 31, a Maryland judge ordered a new map of Congress to be drawn because Democratic redistricting is detrimental to Republicans in the state. State courts in Ohio and North Carolina have now blocked maps that favored Republicans.

Judge Patrick McAllister ruled Thursday that the map ‘was unconstitutionally drawn with political bias’ by the Democratic-controlled legislature and created no competitive seats. The state legislature has until April 11 to pass a new map and submit it to the court for review, and McAllister further stated that the map had to receive ‘bipartisan support’”, according to CNN’s publication.

However, under New York law, the order would automatically be suspended upon appeal, and it remains unclear whether the legislature needs to redraw the map before the June primaries. According to Mike Murphy, communications director for Democrats in the state Senate, in a tweet, "We always knew this case would be decided by the appellate courts. We are appealing this decision and expect this decision will be stayed as the appeal process proceeds”.

“New York's primary is scheduled for June 28. However, the ruling says it's possible for the primary to be moved to August if new maps aren't agreed to. According to McAllister, the latest the New York primary could be held is August 23, giving ‘about 100 days from today’ for new maps to be drawn, candidates to gather signatures and file their candidacy, prepare primary ballots, and leave time for the appellate review process”, according to the publication.

Democrats control the state legislature and government in New York. The state lost a seat in Congress due to slower population growth in the 2020 census.

Five states currently do not have maps of Congress enacted for the 2022 midterm elections, with New York joining Florida, Maryland, Missouri and New Hampshire.