Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Maps in Win for Republicans
Maps, recently approved by voters, would have helped Democrats gain up to four new seats in US House
TL;DR
- Virginia's supreme court invalidated new congressional maps approved by voters.
- The court ruled that the state's general assembly did not follow constitutional procedures.
- The invalidated maps were intended to help Democrats gain up to four seats in the US House of Representatives.
- Republicans viewed the decision as a major victory ahead of the midterm elections.
- Democrats criticized the ruling, stating it overrules the will of the voters.