Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map for November
Missouri's Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from taking effect for the November elections.
The New York Times, The Washington Post, Reuters, Politico, AP News and 3 more
Key points
From The Guardian’s report- Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map for November elections.
- Ruling may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
- Court said the redrawn map did not go into effect and would require voter approval.
- Legislation containing new districts remains ineffective; 2020 census map stays in force.
- Republican officials planned appeals citing a constitutional crisis and rejected process.
Why it matters. The ruling keeps the 2020 census map in force and may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
What to watch. Republican officials plan appeals, while any redrawn map would require voter approval to take effect.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“Missouri Supreme Court pauses GOP gerrymander, likely netting Democrats 1 House seat”
Key points from Politico
- Missouri Supreme Court suspended a Republican-drawn congressional map last year.
- Court ruled referendum petition was improperly deemed insufficient by the Secretary of State.
- The map must be put to a vote in the fall, not used in the midterms.
- Voters will decide the fate of the lines in November.
- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district likely remains in Democratic hands this fall.
“Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the new congressional districts for November.
- Court ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the map.
- Map was backed by President Trump and sought to expand Republican seats.
- Petition signatures over 300,000 prompted a referendum, court said legal and timely.
- The map remains in effect only if voters approve it in the ballot measure.
“Trump takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Justice Department asked Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the USPS rule.
- Rule tightens mail-in ballot use with voter data and barcode envelopes.
- Judge Talwani blocked the rule 14 days, citing constitutional concerns.
- Court previously lifted an earlier injunction, keeping a conservative-leaning path.
- States and voting groups argue the rule could disrupt thousands of votes.
Key points from AP News
- Maryland Supreme Court ruled the amendment must be on November ballot despite lower court blocks.
- Ballot summary will be rewritten, per the court's direction.
- Democrats aim to counter GOP redistricting efforts nationwide and in Maryland.
- If approved, the measure could enable new districts for a potential 2028 Democratic sweep.
- The decision follows debates over deadlines and single-subject requirements in state law.
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“Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms – US politics live”
Key points from The Guardian
- Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map for November elections.
- Ruling may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
- Court said the redrawn map did not go into effect and would require voter approval.
- Legislation containing new districts remains ineffective; 2020 census map stays in force.
- Republican officials planned appeals citing a constitutional crisis and rejected process.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits”
SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post“Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions”
SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Trump administration takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court - Reuters”
SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case”
SourcePoliticoUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Politico“Missouri Supreme Court pauses GOP gerrymander, likely netting Democrats 1 House seat”
Key points from Politico
- Missouri Supreme Court suspended a Republican-drawn congressional map last year.
- Court ruled referendum petition was improperly deemed insufficient by the Secretary of State.
- The map must be put to a vote in the fall, not used in the midterms.
- Voters will decide the fate of the lines in November.
- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district likely remains in Democratic hands this fall.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the new congressional districts for November.
- Court ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the map.
- Map was backed by President Trump and sought to expand Republican seats.
- Petition signatures over 300,000 prompted a referendum, court said legal and timely.
- The map remains in effect only if voters approve it in the ballot measure.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Trump takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Justice Department asked Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the USPS rule.
- Rule tightens mail-in ballot use with voter data and barcode envelopes.
- Judge Talwani blocked the rule 14 days, citing constitutional concerns.
- Court previously lifted an earlier injunction, keeping a conservative-leaning path.
- States and voting groups argue the rule could disrupt thousands of votes.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- Maryland Supreme Court ruled the amendment must be on November ballot despite lower court blocks.
- Ballot summary will be rewritten, per the court's direction.
- Democrats aim to counter GOP redistricting efforts nationwide and in Maryland.
- If approved, the measure could enable new districts for a potential 2028 Democratic sweep.
- The decision follows debates over deadlines and single-subject requirements in state law.
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SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms”
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms – US politics live”
Key points from The Guardian
- Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map for November elections.
- Ruling may preserve Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
- Court said the redrawn map did not go into effect and would require voter approval.
- Legislation containing new districts remains ineffective; 2020 census map stays in force.
- Republican officials planned appeals citing a constitutional crisis and rejected process.
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