Three Memphis voters, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Tennessee’s new congressional maps discriminate against Black voters. The plaintiffs claim the maps maintain white political control by diluting Black voting strength. The lawsuit challenges the state’s redistricting process and its compliance with voting rights protections.
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Media Coverage · May 11, 2026
Three Memphis voters, supported by the American Civil Liberties Union and local civil rights groups, filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional maps. They claim the maps discriminate against Black voters by maintaining white political control in the state. The lawsuit targets Tennessee leaders responsible for the redistricting plan.
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Media Coverage · May 12, 2026
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Memphis voters file federal lawsuit against new congressional map, claiming discrimination: ‘White control over Tennessee politics’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three Memphis voters, through the American Civil Liberties Union, have filed a federal lawsuit against Tennessee leaders, claiming the state’s new congressional maps are discriminating against Black voters. The ACLU announced the lawsuit on Monday, saying that three organizations — the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis, the Memphis A. Phi
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Three Memphis voters, supported by the American Civil Liberties Union and local civil rights groups, filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional maps. They claim the maps discriminate against Black voters by maintaining white political control in the state. The lawsuit targets Tennessee leaders responsible for the redistricting plan.
Memphis voters file federal lawsuit against new congressional map, claiming discrimination: ‘White control over Tennessee politics’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three Memphis voters, through the American Civil Liberties Union, have …
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