Federal Judges Allow Tennessee Congressional Map to Divide Majority Black Memphis District The U. S.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld the redistricting plan that splits the majority Black district in Memphis, allowing it to remain intact despite concerns from civil rights groups.
The Tennessee Congressional Map in Question: A History of Controversy The Tennessee congressional map has been at the center of controversy since 2011, when a federal court struck down a previous version due to its discriminatory impact on African American voters.