Fiery crowd caps Mississippi redistricting hearings. Opponents urge: ‘Leave our maps alone’
Public hearings on redistricting in Mississippi concluded with significant opposition from speakers who argued the proposed maps diminish Black political power and favor Republican dominance.
Tempers flared Thursday at a packed redistricting hearing at the Mississippi Capitol, where a large majority of speakers criticized what they said was a power grab aimed at diminishing Black political power and further entrenching Republican dominance over state politics. The hearing in Jackson capped off a slate of often fiery public hearings that began...
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