Protesters rallied at Tennessee’s capitol at midday in opposition to the special session in which Republicans may redraw congressional maps and divide Memphis’s Democratic stronghold. Protestors outside the Tennessee statehouse, where lawmakers will meet later today to consider new congressional maps that would divide Memphis’s Democratic stronghold. pic.twitter.com/25fasAhPM0 — Marianna Bacallao (@MariannaBac) May 5, 2026 Republicans […]
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Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
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