The Supreme Court just handed Republicans a surprisingly decisive midterm loss
Wow, that was quick. At 10:03 am ET, according to the Supreme Court’s docket, a group of Republican plaintiffs filed a brief asking the Court to bless a GOP gerrymander in Missouri. Less than half an hour later, the Court issued a brief order telling these Republicans no — a rare scolding from this Court […]
The Supreme Court swiftly rejected a Republican attempt to retain new gerrymandered maps in Missouri for the upcoming midterms, issuing a rare rebuke of the party. This decision, made minutes after Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied a similar request, signals the Court's disapproval of the Republican tactics. The Court's order effectively puts the previous maps back into use, causing potential confusion and disruption for election officials.
This decision, while not shocking given the Court's recent GOP-leaning decisions, still sends a clear message that the justices won't allow the Republican Party to manipulate elections unfairly.
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