GOP Redistricting Plan Sparks Controversy in Southern States Minority Districts

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Two lawsuits have been filed against Tennessee’s new U.S. House map, challenging its constitutionality. The lawsuits were filed by the NAACP Tennessee and Axios.

The Tennessee Lookout reported that a Tennessee lawmaker has called for Memphis to secede from the state due to the redistricting process. The lawmaker cited concerns over the city’s representation in Congress.

A special session of the Tennessee legislature is scheduled to take place, where lawmakers will discuss and potentially reshape the state’s congressional districts.

The New York Times reported that the Republican Party has been accused of gerrymandering in the creation of the new map, which some argue disproportionately affects minority voters. The party has denied any wrongdoing.

The Hill reported that the NAACP Tennessee filed a lawsuit challenging the redistricting process, citing concerns over racial and ethnic disparities in the map’s design.

USA Today reported that the special session is expected to take place soon, where lawmakers will discuss and potentially make changes to the congressional districts.

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