Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' New Voting Map Bid

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a new congressional map approved by Virginia voters cannot be used. The high court found legal flaws in the process leading up to the referendum. The new map was intended to maximize Democratic-leaning districts. 

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Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' New Voting Map Bid
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Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' New Voting Map Bid

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The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a new congressional map approved by Virginia voters cannot be used. The high court found legal flaws in the process leading up to the referendum. The new map was intended to maximize Democratic-leaning districts.