Mississippi Redistricting Under Fire | Hattiesburg News

Mississippi’s redistricting committee hit the Delta this week, sparking heated debate over whether to redraw the state’s only majority-minority congressional district — and whether a recent Supreme Court ruling has made proving racial gerrymandering nearly impossible. With hearings already held in other regions and one more scheduled for October in Jackson, voices are split: some warn changes could dilute Black political power, while others push for “race-neutral” maps. The stakes are high as officials eye the Second District — and the clock is ticking on what could reshape voting rights in 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/9fa2e25f24477153