Tennessee Court Upholds Redistricting Plan, Dismisses NAACP-Led Lawsuit
The judges said the suit was barred by sovereign immunity and standing defects, and that lawmakers had authority to repeal the ban on mid-decade redistricting.
- On Tuesday, May 26, a three-judge panel of the Davidson County Chancery Court dismissed the NAACP's lawsuit challenging Tennessee's congressional map, allowing the redistricting plan that splits Shelby County into three districts to stand.
- Tennessee lawmakers enacted the map during a special legislative session, with Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton stating it would 'ensure the state's representation in Washington reflects its conservative values' and divides Memphis and Shelby County.
- The court argued sovereign immunity bars claims against Governor Lee and the General Assembly, finding petitioners lacked standing or merit. The NAACP characterized the redistricting as 'retaliation' against Black voters.
- In a separate federal case, U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell denied a temporary restraining order sought by Memphis voters, citing the 'Purcell principle' against changing election rules on the 'eve of an election.'
- The broader fight over Tennessee's redistricting process remains ongoing with multiple lawsuits pending in federal court, while opponents warn the new districts could dilute minority voting power and cause confusion for election officials.
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Judges Deal Legal Blows To Tennessee Redistricting Challenges
Image Credit: TN General Assembly & Canva ***Note from The Tennessee Conservative – this article posted here for informational purposes only. The Center Square [By Kim Jarrett] – A federal judge denied a request to temporarily halt Tennessee’s new redistricting lines on the same day three Chancery Court judges dismissed a complaint from the NAACP and others. The lawsuits challenge the maps redrawn during a special session that carve Memphis and…
NAACP's redistricting lawsuit dismissed by TN court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three judges in a Davidson County court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee NAACP against the governor over the state's recent congressional redistricting that split the Memphis area into three districts. The court concluded that the NAACP did not establish "a distinct and palpable injury," and the governor and General Assembly [...]
Tennessee NAACP lawsuit dismissed by judge regarding redrawn congressional map dividing Memphis
A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) regarding a redrawn congressional map dividing the city of Memphis, court records show.
Judges dismiss Tennessee NAACP lawsuit challenging new congressional map splitting Memphis
The dismissal order was filed Tuesday. The court ruled the case could not proceed because the state is largely protected from being sued under sovereign immunity. The judges also said most of the plaintiffs failed to show a specific personal harm and therefore did not have standing to sue.
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