Missouri’s Supreme Court unanimously blocks new congressional district maps backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election. The court also orders a statewide vote on whether the map should be upheld or rejected, preventing the plan from taking effect for the upcoming congressional races.
The ruling is described by multiple outlets as a setback for Republicans in a broader nationwide redistricting contest. Republicans had sought to use the new boundaries to improve their chances of winning an additional seat in the U.S. House and to protect their narrow majority. The outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on the court’s effect on GOP efforts to act quickly, while others highlight the political implications of losing the ability to deploy the map immediately.
