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Tennessee’s New Map Splits Black Memphis District | Durham News
Tennessee’s new congressional map, which splits a majority-Black Memphis district, has been approved by a federal court — a major political win for Republicans seeking to flip the state’s lone Democratic-held seat. Judges ruled that racial motivation wasn’t proven, siding with lawmakers who claim the redistricting was purely political, not discriminatory. The decision, influenced by recent Supreme Court rulings, allows the map to go into effect for August primaries and reflects a broader trend across GOP-led states. Critics, however, warn the move undermines Black voters’ representation, even…
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