Federal Judges Allow New Tennessee Congressional Map that Splits Majority-Black District in Memphis
Federal judges found plaintiffs failed to prove racial motivation under current legal standards, allowing Tennessee's GOP-drawn map that could secure 9-0 Republican House seats.
- On Thursday, a three-judge panel unanimously allowed Tennessee to use its new Congressional map, rejecting efforts to block the plan before the Aug. 6 primary elections.
- Tennessee Republicans redrew districts in May, splitting the Memphis-based district into three parts to create a 9-0 map favoring Republican candidates in midterm elections.
- Attorney Taylor Meehan argued the map was drafted for politics, not racial motivation, while judges found plaintiffs lacked direct evidence of racial intent required to intervene.
- Memphis voter Amber Sherman called the ruling "painful," saying the map weakens Black voters' voices, while Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced he is ending his reelection bid.
- Judges cited the Purcell principle, noting federal courts should not alter election rules close to voting, as Republicans follow a strategy encouraged by President Donald Trump to win the House.
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Federal Judges Uphold Tennessee Congressional Map That Splits Memphis Majority-Black District
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