The Missouri Supreme Court invalidated the state's proposed congressional district boundaries, ruling against the legislature's gerrymandering efforts. Justices mandated a statewide referendum, allowing citizens to vote on the revised map.
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the state's proposed congressional district boundaries. This decision follows a ruling that found the legislature's efforts to redraw the districts constituted gerrymandering.
As a result of the court's action, a statewide referendum has been ordered. This mandate means that citizens will have the opportunity to cast their votes on the revised map.
The Supreme Court's intervention aims to ensure a fair process for establishing the state's congressional districts. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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