Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms
- The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a congressional map backed by United States President Donald Trump ahead of November’s midterm elections, restoring the state’s previous districts.
- Thursday’s ruling delivered a rare judicial rebuke to Trump in the national battle over redistricting.
- But it is unlikely to be the final word in the case, with Republican officials already pledging to appeal the ruling.
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- The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a congressional map backed by United States President Donald Trump ahead of November’s midterm elections, restoring the state’s previous districts.
- Thursday’s ruling delivered a rare judicial rebuke to Trump in the national battle over redistricting.
- But it is unlikely to be the final word in the case, with Republican officials already pledging to appeal the ruling.
Sources: Al Jazeera