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 have flared at a redistricting hearing in Mississippi, where many speakers criticize a perceived power grab aimed at reducing Black political influence and strengthening Republican control.
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