Senator Eric Schmitt asked the Department of Justice to investigate Missouri's congressional districts, citing concerns about potential racial gerrymandering. He specifically referred to a Supreme Court case regarding Alabama's voting maps as a precedent.
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has called on the Department of Justice to examine the state's congressional districts. His request cites potential racial gerrymandering in the current voting maps.
Schmitt referenced a recent Supreme Court decision concerning Alabama's voting district boundaries. This case serves as a precedent for his concerns regarding Missouri's districting.
The senator's push aims to initiate a federal review of district lines in Missouri to address these issues. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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