John Oliver examines racist congressional redistricting practices ahead of midterms
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Drew Gillis
Summary
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment covers the ongoing battles over congressional redistricting in the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections. The piece highlights how redistricting laws are being used in ways that are explicitly racist, citing examples like Louisiana where two majority-Black districts were deemed unconstitutional. The issue extends beyond highly populated states like Texas and California to affect many areas across the country.
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In Louisiana, two majority-Black districts were deemed unconstitutional
You've probably heard a good bit already about the battles surrounding congressional redistricting that have characterized the lead-up to this year's midterm elections
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