Supreme court hands Republicans win over preserving New York City voting district

Ruling retains boundaries for 2026 elections despite state court ruling it was unfair to Black and Hispanic residentsThe supreme court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.The justices halted the state court ruling that had ordered New York’s redistricting commission to redraw the district held by Nicole Malliotakis that covers Staten Island and a small piece of Brooklyn. Continue reading…