Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For 21 years, Steve Fowler and Sam Wilson have performed together in a band on Memphis’ renowned Beale Street. And for the past decade, the men have been neighbors on a quiet, leafy avenue. But as of Thursday, they will no longer cast the same ballot despite living across the street from … Read more

Uproar in Tennessee after new congressional map is approved that erases majority Black district

Uproar in Tennessee after new congressional map is approved that erases majority Black district – CBS News Watch CBS News Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map to carve up the state’s lone Democratic represented district. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Protesters demonstrate against Tennessee redistricting that could give GOP an advantage

At the Tennessee capitol in Nashville, protesters demonstrated on Thursday against legislation that would break up the state’s only Democratic seat. The new map would give Republicans a better chance at winning every congressional seat in November. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Black leaders in Tennessee compare redistricting push to Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Spencer Pratt clashes with rivals in L.A. Mayor’s debate 01:50 Rubio’s high-stakes meeting with Pope Leo 01:29 Now Playing Black leaders in Tennessee compare redistricting push to Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics 02:41 UP NEXT Source: DOJ investigating suspicious oil … Read more

Tennessee approves congressional map carving up majority-Black district

Tennessee approves congressional map carving up majority-Black district – CBS News Watch CBS News Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map on Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Protests in Tennessee after legislature breaks up majority-Black district

Tennessee became the latest state to redraw its congressional map, breaking up a majority-Black district and adding to a national controversy over mid-decade redistricting. The move came after last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which limited lawmakers’ ability to take race into account when drawing districts. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link