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Rep. Malliotakis Appeals Supreme Court Over New District Map

2/19/2026

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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block a New York state court's order for a new congressional map.
The New York State Supreme Court ruled that the current boundaries of her district dilute the voting power of Black and Latino residents.
Malliotakis argued this decision violates the Equal Protection Clause and targets her district.
Democrats view the ruling as a step toward fairer representation.

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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block a New York state court's order for a new congressional map.
The New York State Supreme Court ruled that the current boundaries of her district dilute the voting power of Black and Latino residents.
Malliotakis argued this decision violates the Equal Protection Clause and targets her district.
Democrats view the ruling as a step toward fairer representation.