Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Summary
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that splits a mostly Black district in Memphis. This change may help Republicans keep their small majority in the U.S. House of Representatives before the midterm elections in November.Key Facts
- Tennessee approved a new map for congressional districts.
- The map breaks apart a district where most residents are Black.
- The affected district is based around Memphis.
- People protested inside the state Capitol over this change.
- Some accuse the map of racial gerrymandering, meaning drawing districts to reduce Black voters' influence.
- The new districts could help Republicans keep their narrow majority in the U.S. House.
- The changes come ahead of the November midterm elections.
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