Tennessee Republicans pass new congressional map affecting Memphis
Tennessee lawmakers have approved a new congressional map that alters the boundaries of districts in Memphis. The changes have raised concerns regarding representation for the majority-Black district. (sources: usatoday, post-gazette, fox13memphis, reuters, politico)
The new congressional map passed by Tennessee Republicans divides Memphis and modifies the boundaries of a majority-Black district. This decision has implications for electoral representation in the area.
- The new congressional map was approved by Tennessee Republicans.
- The map splits the city of Memphis into different congressional districts.
- The changes affect a majority-Black district in the region.
Why it matters
The redistricting could impact political representation and electoral outcomes in Memphis.
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This story is about Tennessee lawmakers approving a new congressional map that changes representation in Memphis. This bill would require states with multiple House seats to create 15-member independent commissions to draw congressional districts, replacing legislature-led mapmaking.
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- Create 15-member independent commissions for congressional maps • Ban partisan gerrymandering and allow federal court oversight.
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This story is about lawmakers passing a map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. The bill would update the Voting Rights Act to make it clearer when a map unlawfully harms voters based on race and expand preclearance, observers, and legal remedies.
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- Eases legal standard for proving racial harm in voting maps • Expands preclearance, federal observers, and remedies for affected voters.
This story is about Tennessee lawmakers passing a U.S. House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. The bill would require states with more than one House seat to set up independent commissions after each Census and subject maps to federal review.
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- Requires independent commissions to draw congressional districts after the Census • Subjects maps to federal court and Justice Department review.
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