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House Rep Seeks Supreme Court Block on Dem-Led 'Racial Gerrymandering' of NYC Seat
New York City's lone Republican lawmaker is asking the Supreme Court to block Democrats' attempts to redraw her congressional district in a manner she claims would unfairly 'racially gerrymander' her out of office. Rep. Nicole Mallio is taking on the Democratic-backed effort in a bid to preserve her seat.
New York City Representative Nicole Mallio is asking the Supreme Court to block Democratic efforts to 'racially gerrymander' her Congressional seat out of existence, a move she claims would aim to disenfranchise Latina voters in the area. The request comes after Democrats proposed a redistricting plan that would likely eliminate her Republican stronghold. Mallio argues that the plan is an attempt to target and marginalize Latino voters.
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