Fifth Circuit Clears Mississippi Map Redraw, Putting Bennie Thompson Seat at Risk
The Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals unanimously removed a block on Mississippi redrawing its congressional map, clearing the way for the state to revisit a district tied to a judicial requirement based on race.
If Mississippi moves ahead with a new map, the change could alter the state’s congressional delegation and potentially threaten Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson’s seat.
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@nicksortorBREAKING: The 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals has just UNANIMOUSLY removed a block on Mississippi re-drawing their maps to redraw a race-based district Chair of the SHAM J6 committee Bennie Thompson (D-MS) is now in GRAVE DANGER of losing
@ericldaugh🚨 BREAKING: In a big win, an Appeals Court has just STRUCK DOWN the judicial requirement for RED MISSISSIPPI to draw race-based districts This could mean Mississippi can soon REMOVE Rep. Bennie Thompson (D)’s seat! GO 4R-0D and redraw 🔥👏🏻