On May 26, 2026, U.S. Chief District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. rejected a request to temporarily block a new congressional map in Tennessee that is favored by the Republican Party. The challenge was brought by several Black voters from Memphis, who are expected to appeal the ruling in an effort to contest the new redistricting.
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Federal Judge Denies Challenge to Tennessee Congressional Redistricting
A federal judge has denied a challenge to block a new congressional map in Tennessee that is favored by the GOP. The ruling, made by U.S. Chief District Judge William L. Campbell Jr., is anticipated to be appealed by the plaintiffs, a group of Black voters from Memphis.
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Judge rejects challenge to block new GOP-favored House map in Tennessee
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Federal Judge Denies Challenge to Tennessee Congressional Redistricting