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Southern States Redraw Maps After Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling

Following a US Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, Alabama, Tennessee, and other Southern states are moving to redraw their congressional maps, potentially impacting Republican House seats. Democrats have commented on the court's reasoning regarding a 'colorblind society'.

1 May, 17:03 — 2 May, 03:23
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APVery High11h ago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act - AP News

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Tennessee Legislators Are Summoned to Redraw State’s House Map

Gov. Bill Lee asked the General Assembly for a new map that is expected to eliminate the state’s last Democratic seat after the Supreme Court undermined mandates for minority representation.

By Emily Cochrane

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wapoMostly Factual4h ago

Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats

GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.

By Maegan Vazquez

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NPRHigh8h ago

After a Supreme Court ruling, expect even more gerrymandering

It's felt like a head-spinning week on the topic of redistricting. We take stock after a major Supreme Court ruling and yet another state passing a new congressional map.

By Ashley Lopez

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

Democrat on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act reasoning: We're not in a 'colorblind society' - CNN

Democrat on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act reasoning: We're not in a 'colorblind society'  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision

T.W. Shannon disagreed with former President Obama on the Supreme Court's racial redistricting ruling, saying race should not be a deciding factor in drawing districts.

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Alabama and Tennessee join rush of southern states moving to redraw maps after Supreme Court ruling

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

SC to hear TMC’s plea today over staff for counting votes

The Calcutta high court dismissed the AITC’s petition on Thursday, saying there was no illegality in the poll panel’s decision to appoint counting supervisors.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Maharashtra CEO seeks EC nod for online self-mapping option for voters as pre-SIR exercise falls behind

By Alok Deshpande

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Premium TimesMostly Factual10h ago

Supreme Court Judgement: PDP organs to convene emergency NEC, express confidence in repositioning party

The organs said the Supreme Court judgement indicates that the PDP is without recognised leadership, as both factions that previously claimed control have now lost legitimacy. The post Supreme Court Judgement: PDP organs to convene emergency NEC, express confidence in repositioning party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulqudus Ogundapo

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

My boyfriend left me over fear I might be amputated – Tai Solarin varsity student

A student shares her survival story after a devastating accident nearly led to amputation and her boyfriend left her. Read about her painful recovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-boyfriend-left-me-over-fear-i-might-be-amputated-tai-solarin-varsity-student/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to remit the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) back to the trial court may, at first glance, appear like a procedural outcome. However, beneath the surface lies a profound reaffirmation of democratic principles and a subtle but significant boost to Nigeria’s multiparty system. At the heart […] The post ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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senewebMixed11h ago

Creation of the CENI: a high-risk institutional reform (By Ibrahima H. DEME, "Judge Dème") - Seneweb

Creation of the CENI: a high-risk institutional reform (By Ibrahima H. DEME, "Judge Dème")  Seneweb

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