Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Congressional Map
Georgia Republicans have decided against redrawing their congressional map for now, following a voting rights decision. This move shelves immediate redistricting efforts in the state.
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Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting for Now
The leaders of the Georgia House of Representatives said they would not redraw U.S. House districts held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.
By Rick Rojas
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Lawmakers cite rushed timeline and public input despite pressure to redraw districts after supreme court opinion Georgia Republicans declined to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session, citing a rushed timeline and incomplete understanding of the ramifications of a recent US supreme court decision that effectively gutted a major section of the Voting Rights Act. “We believe that it’s important to do things the Georgia way, responsibly, transparently, and with ample oppor...
By George Chidi in Atlanta
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