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Tennessee Redistricting Splits Memphis, Sparks Lawsuits
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Tennessee Republicans redraw congressional districts, splitting Memphis into three seats, potentially favoring GOP control. The new maps, drawn after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, have sparked controversy and lawsuits. Democrats and voting rights advocates argue its a discriminatory power grab, while Republicans claim it promotes diverse representation. The midterms approach as lawsuits pile up and Black turnout is predicted to increase, keeping the democratic process alive.
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