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May 4, 2026

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map Targeting Memphis District Amid National Redistricting Efforts

  • Governor Bill Lee announced a special legislative session to consider redrawing congressional maps, particularly targeting the majority-Black district in Memphis.
  • This move is part of a broader trend in Southern states following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, prompting concerns about minority voting rights.
  • Civil rights advocates are protesting the redistricting efforts, emphasizing the threat to representation for Black voters in Tennessee.

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