Tennessee Enacts New US House Map Redrawing Majority-Black District in Memphis

Tennessee Enacts New US House Map, Carving Up Majority-Black District in Memphis

The Tennessee General Assembly has passed a new map for the state’s congressional districts. The changes include carving up a majority-Black district in Memphis.

According to reports, the new map was approved by Republicans in the state legislature. This comes days after the Supreme Court gutted parts of the Voting Rights Act.

Protests have erupted in Tennessee over the GOP’s push for congressional redistricting. A brother of Representative Justin Pearson was reportedly detained during a special session at the state Capitol.

The new map has been criticized as “Jim Crow on steroids” due to its impact on voting rights. The changes include eliminating a provision that requires voters to be notified about new districts.

Tennessee’s congressional delegation will now consist of seven Republicans and one Democrat, following the redistricting process.

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