Tennessee's State Legislature has given the green light to a revised congressional map that has sparked intense controversy and accusations of voter suppression. The new map dissolves the state's only majority-Black congressional district, which has been a stronghold for African American representation in the region for decades. The district, centered around Memphis, has been a vital voting bloc for Democrats and has sent several prominent Black lawmakers to Congress. Critics argue that the move is a deliberate attempt to dilute the voting power of African Americans in the state, while supporters claim it is a necessary step to redraw the map in response to population shifts.
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
