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Trump-Backed Map Sparks Controversy Over Black Voting Rights

10/21/2025

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North Carolina Republicans are advancing a congressional map backed by former President Donald Trump to gain a GOP seat.
Critics argue the map dilutes Black voting power, particularly in the Black Belt region, and undermines representation.
The proposed changes could flip the 1st Congressional District to Republican control, entrenching partisan gerrymandering.
Republican lawmakers maintain their commitment, and the plan could face U.S. Supreme Court scrutiny over the Voting Rights Act.

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North Carolina Republicans are advancing a congressional map backed by former President Donald Trump to gain a GOP seat.
Critics argue the map dilutes Black voting power, particularly in the Black Belt region, and undermines representation.
The proposed changes could flip the 1st Congressional District to Republican control, entrenching partisan gerrymandering.
Republican lawmakers maintain their commitment, and the plan could face U.S. Supreme Court scrutiny over the Voting Rights Act.