Judge Rules Ga. Congressional Map is Illegal

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OCT 2023

Image copyright: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

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The Spin

Republican narrative

There remains a chance this decision will be overturned, and Georgia’s legislators shouldn’t redraw any maps until every legal option has been exhausted. The Obama-nominated judge is simply trying to sway the balance of power in Congress.

Democratic narrative

The decision is a win for democracy and those who stand against voter suppression. Republicans intentionally drew maps that failed to reflect the state's demographics. There’s hope that in the near future, it won’t take the courts to fight this type of racism.

The Atlanta Voice

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