Federal judges to consider injunction against NC congressional map

Federal judges appear skeptical of arguments against new NC congressional map

Three-judge panel promises to rule as soon as possible on challenge to new NC congressional map, with candidate filing set to start Dec. 1. Federal judges appear skeptical of arguments against new NC congressional map is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. P…

Federal judges to consider injunction against NC congressional map

A three-judge federal panel will consider this afternoon requests to block North Carolina’s new congressional map for the 2026 elections. Two sets of plaintiffs are seeking an injunction against the map. Republican legislative leaders are defending the map. Tied to Senate Bill 249, the map shifts counties between Congressional Districts 1 and 3. Legislative leaders say the changes are designed to help Republicans pick up District 1, a seat held …

Federal judges appear skeptical of challenge to NC’s new congressional map

As advocacy groups urged them to take action before the 2026 election, a panel of federal judges appeared skeptical of a legal challenge to North Carolina’s new Republican-crafted congressional map.

Federal Judges To Consider Injunction Against NC Congressional Map

By Carolina Journal Staff A three-judge federal panel will consider this afternoon requests to block North Carolina’s new congressional map for the 2026 elections. Two sets of plaintiffs are seeking an injunction against the map. Republican legislative leaders are defending the map. Tied to Senate Bill 249, the map shifts counties between Congressional Districts 1 […]