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Missouri Redistricting Map Legal Battle

Missouri's Supreme Court blocked a GOP redistricting map, prompting an emergency U.S. Supreme Court appeal.

Missouri Redistricting Map Legal Battle
Photo: New Republic

DIFFERENT FOCUS

New Republic emphasized Republican Gerrymander Defeated; Fox News Politics emphasized Emergency Appeal For Fair Elections.

LEFT FOCUS

  • The Missouri Supreme Court's ruling was unanimous and particularly impacted the bluer Kansas City region. New Republic
  • The ruling was described as 'unprecedented' and 'a massive damper' on Republican redistricting efforts ahead of midterms. New Republic

RIGHT FOCUS

  • The Fox News report centered on Hanaway's emergency petition to the U.S. Supreme Court filed on Friday. Fox News Politics
  • State law sets a Tuesday deadline to make ballot changes, creating urgent pressure for SCOTUS intervention. Fox News Politics
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh was identified as the Justice overseeing the emergency appeal. Fox News Politics