Missouri supreme court throws out new congressional maps backed by Trump
The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional maps backed by Donald Trump from being used in the upcoming November election. The court ruled that the maps must be subject to a statewide referendum, reverting to previous district boundaries in the interim.
Why it matters
This ruling impacts the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and highlights ongoing legal battles over redistricting and voter rights.
A protest at the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City in September against the state’s efforts to change its congressional maps. Photograph: Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star via Getty Images A protest at the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City in September against the state’s efforts to change its congressional maps. Photograph: Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star via Getty Images US politics Missouri supreme court throws out new congressional maps backed by Trump Setback for Republicans in redistricting battle as court forbids maps from being used in November elections
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Missouri supreme court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map.
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