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Federal judge blocks Missouri's return to 2022 congressional map
KMBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal judge in Missouri, Chief U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark, has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the state from reverting to its 2022 congressional map for the November election, citing potential voter confusion and unfairness.
- The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Bob Onder, state Sen. Rick Brattin, and two voters, challenging the Missouri Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the 2022 map.
- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stated the state will comply with the federal order but emphasized that changing maps between primary and general elections is unjust and impractical.
- The group People Not Politicians is appealing the ruling to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and has requested a pause on Judge Clark's order during the appeal process, highlighting conflicts between court orders.
- Rick Brattin expressed disappointment over the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to intervene but welcomed the federal court's stay, affirming his commitment to campaign against incumbent Rep. Emanuel Cleaver under the Missouri First map.
