Missouri Secretary of State in Contempt Hearing | Kansas City News

Missouri’s Secretary of State is facing contempt charges after defying a state Supreme Court order to stop using a gerrymandered congressional map—despite federal judges ordering its use. Caught in a legal tug-of-war, Hoskins insists he’s following federal rulings while critics say he’s ignoring state court authority. With a high-stakes hearing looming, the outcome could reshape how Missouri conducts elections—and whether “Missouri values” trump judicial precedent. 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/7c854a0702711979