Appeals Panel Orders Use of Trump-Backed Missouri Map: What We Know
Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri must use a new congressional map drawn in 2025 for elections instead of the current 2022 map. The court found the 2022 map violates the Constitution, and a permanent injunction was issued to block the older map’s use in upcoming elections.Key Facts
- The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Missouri should use the 2025 congressional map for elections.
- The court said the 2022 map violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
- Three judges on the panel included two nominated by President Donald Trump and one by President George H.W. Bush.
- A permanent injunction was issued by a district judge to stop Missouri officials from using any map other than the 2025 version.
- The ruling followed legal challenges from a group called People Not Politicians, which opposes the 2022 map backed by Republicans and President Trump.
- Absentee ballots have already been sent out using the 2022 map, causing confusion.
- The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the 2025 map earlier but has not yet made a final decision on the appeal.
- Some critics say the new ruling could harm representation of Black and Brown voters in Missouri.
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