Missouri’s Map Battle Heats Up | Jefferson City News

Missouri’s Attorney General is waging a high-stakes legal battle to force the use of a GOP-favored congressional map, challenging the state Supreme Court’s order that it must be approved by voters first. Top lawyer Lou Capozzi calls the court’s ruling a “legal fiction,” urging a federal judge to block it—and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins backs him. The dispute stems from a petition by People Not Politicians, who argue the map violates the state constitution by bypassing public approval. While the Missouri Supreme Court sided with the petitioners, the AG’s office has now appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency stay. Meanwhile, critics accuse officials of collusion and question federal jurisdiction, as election officials race against Tuesday’s deadline to finalize ballots—amid a national debate over redistricting power and voter sovereignty. 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/7880e391be334a88