The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a federal judge’s order requiring Missouri to use a Republican-drawn 7-1 congressional map for the upcoming election, creating uncertainty over which boundaries will apply. The justices’ move reinstated a state court ruling directing election officials to revert to the existing district lines instead. Legal confusion now surrounds which map will determine legislative representation in November, pending further court decisions. The conflicting directives highlight the ongoing battle over redistricting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked an order that told Missouri to keep implementing Republicans' favored 7-1 congressional map, which sparked confusion about what boundaries would be used in the November election. By lifting that federal judge's directive, it leaves in place a state court directive that tells elections officials to return to the existing...
