Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri GOP's Redistricting Map
Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied an emergency appeal by Missouri Republicans to use a GOP-friendly congressional district map in the November election, upholding the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling that the map was invalid due to a suspended voter referendum.
Consensus
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied an emergency appeal by Missouri Republicans.
- The appeal sought to preserve a GOP-friendly congressional district map for the November election.
- Kavanaugh acted alone and did not refer the matter to the full Supreme Court.
- The Missouri Supreme Court had previously ruled that the revised congressional map never legally took effect.
- The map was blocked because a voter-backed referendum suspended the law that authorized it.
- Missouri will use its 2022 congressional districts for the general election.
Points of divergence
- Kavanaugh did not explain his decision, which is considered a win for Democrats. — abcnews
- The decision means Missouri will conduct the general election using the 2022 congressional districts. — foxnews
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kavanaugh denies Missouri Republicans' appeal to preserve GOP-friendly congressional district map — ABC News
- SCOTUS rejects Missouri GOP bid to use revised congressional map in midterms — Fox News