Tennessee GOP redraws map targeting lone Democrat
#TennesseeRedistricting #VotingRightsTennessee Republicans passed a map splitting Shelby County into three districts to eliminate the sole Democratic House seat. This follows a Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act protections. The move aims to send an all-Republican delegation to Washington, with protests and a Democratic walkout occurring. read more
Tennessee governor signs map splitting Black district
#TennesseeRedistricting #VotingRightsTennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a GOP-backed redistricting law altering a Black-majority Memphis district, sparking protests. Critics call it racist; supporters cite partisan advantage. It's the first such law since a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections. read more