Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Summary
The Missouri Supreme Court stopped a new congressional district map supported by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election. Instead, the court ordered a statewide vote to decide if the new map should be approved or rejected.Key Facts
- The Missouri Supreme Court made a unanimous decision to block the new congressional map.
- The new map was supported by President Donald Trump.
- The map was intended for use in the November election.
- The court ordered a statewide vote for Missouri voters to approve or reject the map.
- Republicans supported the new map hoping to gain an extra House seat.
- The new map was part of a wider redistricting effort urged by President Trump in GOP states.
- Missouri has a close Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- This court ruling is a rare challenge against Republican efforts in the national redistricting process.
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