Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts 'ridiculous' ruling
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the GOP-drawn map, and President Donald Trump called the ruling "ridiculous" before November's vote.
TL;DR
- The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that new Republican-backed congressional districts cannot be used in the November elections.
- Voters must approve the new map in a statewide referendum before it can take effect.
- The ruling overturns the Republican Secretary of State's rejection of a referendum petition.
- The map adopted after the 2020 census will remain in effect for the 2026 election.
- Republican officials plan to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Former President Trump called the ruling 'ridiculous' and 'unconstitutional'.
- The new map was drawn to potentially favor Republicans, including targeting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district.
- Democrats praised the ruling as a victory for democracy and the people of Missouri.