A Missouri judge rules that newly drawn U.S. House congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump can be used in the November election. The decision rejects a challenge that sought to require the new district lines to be put to a statewide vote of the people.
The ruling, issued by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, supports Republicans’ efforts tied to maintaining their slim majority in the U.S. House. The Washington Times reports the court’s action allows the districts to proceed without a statewide referendum, while the New York Post characterizes it as a major win for the Trump administration. Both accounts indicate the dispute is not necessarily settled, with the case expected to move to Missouri’s state Supreme Court.
