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Tennessee’s New Map Weakens Black Voting Power | US News
A federal court has approved Tennessee’s new congressional map, which splits a historically Black district in Memphis — a move seen as a Republican victory aimed at securing more House seats. Despite lawsuits claiming racial discrimination, judges ruled there’s no direct evidence of intent, citing political strategy as the driving force. The map, now in effect for August primaries, follows a Supreme Court decision that weakened protections for minority voting rights, and joins eight GOP-led states reshaping districts since last year. Critics, including voters and the ACLU, argue this erodes…
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