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News in English (USA) / 10.09.2025 / 00:00

Missouri Legislature Advances Controversial Gerrymandered Congressional Map Amid Protests

The Missouri House has passed a Republican-drawn congressional map that many are condemning as a gerrymander aimed at boosting GOP representation by erasing a Democratic seat. With significant support from Trump, the map seeks to divide Kansas City along racial lines, causing explosive debates among lawmakers. Critics, including the NAACP, have responded with lawsuits, while Democrats have staged sit-ins to protest the electoral power grab. Alongside the redistricting plan, the House is advancing legislation that would impose strict limits on initiative petitions, raising concerns over voter access and representation. As the situation unfolds, Missourians are rallying to challenge what they see as an assault on democracy.
Missouri Independent, The New York Times, STLPR, The Washington Post, Democracy Docket, CNN, The Hill, CBS News, Kansas City Star, USA Today