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politics20 days ago•11 min saved

Mississippi Delays Redistricting as Reeves Promises End to Thompson's Reign

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves canceled a planned special session to redraw districts after a federal court ruled a majority-Black district was no longer required, while urging lawmakers to redraw legislative, Supreme Court, and congressional maps before the 2027 elections. He also vowed that Rep. Bennie Thompson’s 2nd District—the state's only Black seat—’reign of terror’ will end. Republicans have floated eliminating Thompson’s district amid broader debates over voting-power maps, even as Democrats press for transparency and protections for Black representation. The backdrop includes a 2025 court-ordered redrawing to boost Black voting power and a 2026 Supreme Court ruling weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which could roll back those gains as maps are reconsidered.

via Mississippi Free Press|

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politics20 days ago•5 min saved

Reeves halts Mississippi special session, defers redistricting to a later timeline

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves canceled a planned special session to redraw state Supreme Court districts amid ongoing Voting Rights Act litigation and a Fifth Circuit review, signaling that congressional redistricting will be tackled later and potentially before the 2027 statewide elections. The case remains unsettled as parties debate applicable standards in light of the Louisiana v. Callais decision; a House select committee will study redistricting this summer and fall. Reeves noted political pressure from Trump allies to move faster, and suggested Bennie Thompson’s seat could be affected in the future. The timing and method of any redraws remain uncertain, and changes to primaries could complicate immediate action.

via Mississippi Today|

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politics3 years ago•12 min saved

Bennie Thompson Praises Liz Cheney's Integrity Over Party Loyalty

Rep. Bennie Thompson, the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, discusses the legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump and the allegations that they are politically motivated. He also talks about why he opened the Jan. 6 hearings by connecting that attack to America’s long history of racism and slavery and explains the flak he received for picking former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as the committee’s vice chair. Additionally, he provides updates on the Jackson water crisis and recovery efforts in Mississippi after a tornado hit five counties in his district.

via POLITICO|

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