In the heart of Memphis, redistricting push revives civil rights fight

In the heart of Memphis, redistricting push revives civil rights fight

Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Tennessee lawmakers returned to redraw the state's sole Democratic-leaning congressional district.

'Hands Off Memphis'! State Senator Lamar Leads Tennessee Voters to Push Back Against Redistricting Plan

A growing chorus of lawmakers, activists, and community members in Tennessee is sounding the alarm over a proposed redistricting effort that critics say could eliminate the state’s only Black-majority congressional district and further consolidate Republican political power. At a rally in Memphis, State Senator London Lamar delivered a fiery address condemning the move, framing it as a direct threat to voting rights and fair representation. “We…

‘It hurts my heart’: Senior voters reflect on state redistricting that will strip Memphis of representation

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