Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s attempt to use newly drawn Republican congressional map

The Supreme Court has halted Missouri's effort to implement a redrawn congressional map that would have solidified Republican control of the state's delegation, dealing a significant blow to GOP efforts to reshape districts ahead of the 2024 elections. The decision marks a rare instance of the conservative-dominated court siding with challengers to a Republican-backed redistricting plan, raising questions about the limits of partisan mapmaking even among justices who have previously given states broad latitude in redrawing lines. Without the new map in place, Missouri will proceed with its existing districts, preserving competitive races that Republicans had sought to neutralize.

NBC News·Sep 10