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Virginia Judge Blocks Referendum on Congressional Districts; Legal Battle Continues

A Virginia judge has blocked the state from certifying Tuesdays referendum on redrawing congressional districts, halting a narrowly approved plan that could flip House seats to ten Democrats and one Republican. The ruling, which deems the vote and underlying bill unconstitutional, has been appealed by Attorney General Jay Jones, who argues that voters voices should not be overruled by the bench. Republicans, who had previously filed lawsuits against the plan, welcomed the ruling as a win against what they see as a partisan power play. The legal battle shows no signs of cooling off, with multiple challenges still pending and appeals expected to heat up.

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