Missouri court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting backed by Trump - AP News

A Missouri court has upheld the state's mid-decade congressional redistricting plan, a process backed by the Trump administration. Mid-decade redistricting—redrawing district lines outside the traditional decennial cycle—is relatively rare and controversial because it can shift electoral advantages between parties. The ruling allows Missouri to proceed with the new congressional map, which was championed by Republican leadership in the state. The decision is significant because it removes a legal obstacle to implementing the redrawn districts before the next election cycle. The case reflects broader GOP efforts to reshape congressional maps in their favor, though such mid-decade efforts have faced legal challenges in other states.