US EditionNAACP lawsuit challenges Missouri governor’s special session on redistricting, ballot measures
The Missouri NAACP and residents argue the governor's special session lacks constitutional grounds and seeks to prevent changes until after the 2030 census, citing prior state law action.
- The Missouri NAACP and two residents filed a lawsuit on Wednesday in Cole County to block Gov. Mike Kehoe's special legislative session in Jefferson City.
- The lawsuit argues Kehoe exceeded constitutional authority by calling the session to redraw congressional maps and change initiative petition laws, claiming no extraordinary occasion justified it.
- The proposed map would split Kansas City into three districts, diluting Black and Hispanic voting power while aiming to maintain Republican dominance despite recent voting shifts favoring Democrats.
- Republicans hold six of eight Missouri House seats with 58% of votes, Democrats received 38% and would gain three seats under accurate representation, while critics call the plan unconstitutional and racially motivated.
- The outcome may determine the balance of Missouri congressional seats and influence voting rights, as the court considers a restraining order to prevent the session from proceeding amid claims of irreparable harm.
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Gov. Mike Kehoe wants to redraw the Missouri congressional maps to "put Missouri values first." ("Editorial: Kehoe, GOP are about to undermine Missouri's democracy. Don't call it 'values.'" Sept. 3.)
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NAACP sues to stop special session on redistricting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) - The Missouri NAACP is suing Gov. Mike Kehoe to stop a special session on congressional redistricting, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and racially motivated. The NAACP and two Missourians, including a Columbia woman, filed the lawsuit Wednesday afternoon in Cole County. The group is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent lawmakers from moving forward. “The last census was 2020, and maps were redrawn in …
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