POLITICSTHE ATLANTIC
Some Lawmakers Want a Gerrymandering Truce
Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrats Tom Suozzi are advocating for a bipartisan truce on gerrymandering amid escalating partisan redistricting battles. Despite their efforts, party leaders like Trump and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries prioritize aggressive gerrymandering, exacerbating congressional polarization. The Supreme Court's recent weakening of the Voting Rights Act has further enabled partisan redistricting.
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