Missouri appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed map; Supreme Court to decide
They publishedMissouri court rules in favor of Trump-backed map, but Supreme Court will weigh in
21 Sept, 22:11ZAppeals court favors Missouri congressional map, Supreme Court will decide final outcome.
First reportAP News · 21 Sept, 22:11Z
Latest reportNPR · 22 Sept, 08:44Z
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Why it matters
What
A Missouri appeals court ruled in favor of a Trump-backed electoral map.
Why
The ruling keeps the map in place while the legal challenge continues.
Watch
The Missouri Supreme Court will decide the map’s fate.
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Summary
- A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new Missouri Republican map for November.
- The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals said using the new districts complies with the Constitution.
- The order is not immediate; its effect is delayed for a week pending appeal.
- The US Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of the Trump-backed map pending decision.
- Missouri will use the current districts in the November election as per higher court rulings.