North Carolina lawmakers are pushing forward with new congressional maps that are set to add a seventh GOP seat, marking a significant win in the ongoing redistricting battle closely associated with Trump. The Senate has approved a new map aimed at securing more Republican seats, which opponents argue could disenfranchise Black voters and undermine fair elections. Amid cries of gerrymandering, protests have erupted at the legislature, with critics alleging that the redistricting efforts are a strategy to solidify Republican power and resurrect racial inequities reminiscent of Jim Crow laws. While Republicans defend their actions as partisan but not racist, the controversy continues to provoke strong reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.