Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map for November
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First reportThe New York Times · 3 Sept, 20:39Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 4 Sept, 10:34Z
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Why it matters
What
Missouri's Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from taking effect for the November elections.
Why
The ruling keeps the 2020 census map in force and may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
Watch
Republican officials plan appeals, while any redrawn map would require voter approval to take effect.
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Summary
- Missouri Supreme Court suspended a Republican-drawn congressional map last year.
- Court ruled referendum petition was improperly deemed insufficient by the Secretary of State.
- The map must be put to a vote in the fall, not used in the midterms.
- Voters will decide the fate of the lines in November.
- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district likely remains in Democratic hands this fall.
Summary
- Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the new congressional districts for November.
- Court ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the map.
- Map was backed by President Trump and sought to expand Republican seats.
- Petition signatures over 300,000 prompted a referendum, court said legal and timely.
- The map remains in effect only if voters approve it in the ballot measure.
Summary
- Justice Department asked Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the USPS rule.
- Rule tightens mail-in ballot use with voter data and barcode envelopes.
- Judge Talwani blocked the rule 14 days, citing constitutional concerns.
- Court previously lifted an earlier injunction, keeping a conservative-leaning path.
- States and voting groups argue the rule could disrupt thousands of votes.
Summary
- Maryland Supreme Court ruled the amendment must be on November ballot despite lower court blocks.
- Ballot summary will be rewritten, per the court's direction.
- Democrats aim to counter GOP redistricting efforts nationwide and in Maryland.
- If approved, the measure could enable new districts for a potential 2028 Democratic sweep.
- The decision follows debates over deadlines and single-subject requirements in state law.
Summary
- Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map for November elections.
- Ruling may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
- Court said the redrawn map did not go into effect and would require voter approval.
- Legislation containing new districts remains ineffective; 2020 census map stays in force.
- Republican officials planned appeals citing a constitutional crisis and rejected process.