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William L. Campbell Jr.
Coverage of William L. Campbell Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- Federal court denies restraining order in ACLU lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new congressional map
A federal court denied a preliminary injunction to block Tennessee’s new congressional map, which splits majority-Black Memphis into three districts, ruling the plaintiffs failed to show racial discrimination was a substantial factor. The ACLU lawsuit alleges the map dilutes Black voters' influence, while lawmakers claim it reflects political strategy.
- Judge rejects challenge to block new GOP-favored House map in Tennessee
A federal judge in Tennessee rejected a challenge to temporarily block new GOP-favored congressional redistricting maps, dealing a setback to Democrats who plan to appeal the decision. The ruling by U.S. Chief District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. denied a request from Black Memphis voters seeking to halt the new district lines.