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Tennessee Republicans pass new US House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis
Tennessee Republicans approved a new US House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to their advantage. The move was met with raucous protests on Thursday.
Tennessee Republicans have approved a new US House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to their advantage. The move comes as part of a larger effort to redraw congressional boundaries to favor the GOP. Amid raucous protests, lawmakers enacted the change, which is expected to have significant implications for representation in the state's southernmost district. The decision marks a shift towards Republican control of the area, drawing criticism from Democrats and civil rights groups.
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