A Missouri congressional map favored by Republicans has been blocked by the state supreme court, halting a federal appeals court decision that would have reinstated it ahead of the November midterm elections. The ruling comes as absentee voting is already underway, resolving a prolonged legal battle over the map’s validity. With no dissents recorded, the justices effectively prevented its use in the upcoming elections, which will shape control of Congress. The decision closes a contentious chapter in the state’s redistricting process.
Court puts end to long-running legal dispute as it rules Republican-friendly map cannot be used in NovemberThe supreme court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is under way in the midterm elections.The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly map for the November elections, which will determine control of Congress. There were no noted dissents. Continue reading...
