Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis
Summary
Tennessee lawmakers approved a new map for U.S. House voting districts that changes the boundaries of a majority-Black district in Memphis. This redrawing may help Republicans win all nine congressional seats in the state during the upcoming November elections.Key Facts
- Tennessee passed a new map for congressional voting districts on Thursday.
- The map changes a district in Memphis that has a majority Black population.
- This change could increase Republican chances of winning all nine U.S. House seats in Tennessee.
- Tennessee is the first state to adopt new districts after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
- The ruling weakened federal protections under the Voting Rights Act for minority voters.
- President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts based on the ruling.
- Other states including Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina are also working on new district maps.
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