Federal judges let Tennessee use a new congressional map for the August primary
A three-judge federal panel denied an injunction against Tennessee's new congressional map, allowing districts that split Memphis's majority-Black district to be used in the August 6 primary while the lawsuit continues. (sources: tennesseelookout.com, www.aclu.org, foxnews, thehill, abcnews)
A three-judge panel has allowed Tennessee's new congressional map to proceed for the August primary, dismissing claims that it discriminates against Black voters in Memphis.
- The federal court denied a restraining order sought by the ACLU against the new map.
- The judges found no evidence to support claims that the map targeted Black voters.
- The ruling enables the state to use the new map in the August 6 primary elections.
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The decision affects representation and electoral dynamics in Tennessee, particularly for voters in Memphis.
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