Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections.

Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court rejected a new Missouri congressional map.
  • The map was supported by President Donald Trump.
  • This decision ends a lengthy legal dispute.
  • The ruling occurs while absentee voting for the midterm elections is ongoing.