Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Congressional Map, Orders Referendum Vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a congressional map supported by President Donald Trump, which was designed to favor Republicans in the upcoming November midterm elections. The ruling restores the state's previous districts and mandates that the 2025 map be put to a public vote before it can be used in any election. This decision, which overturned a lower court ruling, represents a significant judicial rebuke to the Trump administration's redistricting efforts and is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.