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Feb 2022
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SCOTUS Allows Controversial Redistrictin...

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The Supreme Court allowed a controversial congressional map drawn by Alabama Republicans to remain in place Monday, putting the lower court’s ruling on hold. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains the court’s decision and what it means for the 2022 election year. However, this isn’t true across the board: the Ohio Supreme Court ... Show More
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