Desoto County Judicial Redistricting Battle | Memphis News

In Desoto County, Mississippi, a group including county supervisor Robert Foster is suing the state over a new law creating a racially targeted judicial subdistrict — claiming it violates equal voting rights by disenfranchising 77% of voters for key judge positions. The law, designed to boost Black representation, pits voters inside the new district against those outside it, giving disproportionate influence over circuit and chancery judge elections. Plaintiffs seek to halt November’s elections until courts resolve whether the district’s creation is constitutional — a case that could reshape how judicial districts are drawn across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb72ddc0a49bcdc4