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NAACP, League of Women Voters allege Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit alleging Tennessee's new congressional redistricting map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in Memphis by undermining fair representation. The lawsuit claims the Republican-drawn map, which splits Memphis into three districts, was created with partisan and racial intent, citing a history of racial incidents and statements in the Tennessee Legislature.
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