July 24, 2026

Federal Judges Allow Tennessee Congressional Map Despite Racial Discrimination Claims

A federal judicial panel upheld a new congressional map that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis, allowing it to be used in the upcoming elections.
The judges ruled that there was no direct evidence of racial discrimination, attributing the map's effects to political motivations instead.
The decision is viewed as a strategic win for Republicans as they aim to protect their majority in the House amid ongoing redistricting efforts in several states.