Federal judges allow Tennessee congressional map dividing majority-Black Memphis district
A federal judicial panel rejected a challenge to Tennessee's new congressional map that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis, allowing the state to proceed with the map for its August primary elections. The three-judge panel declined to issue a preliminary injunction, clearing the way for implementation despite civil rights concerns.
Key Points
- Federal judges allowed Tennessee's redistricting map that splits the majority-Black Memphis congressional district
- The decision blocks efforts to halt the map before August primary elections
- The ruling comes despite voting rights advocates' concerns about diluting Black representation