Trump Circles Drain as Missouri SEC. of State Held in Contempt, Forced to Use Old Congress Map
Summary
Michael Popock reports on the legal battle over Missouri’s congressional maps, where the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal district judge’s order to use a gerrymandered 2025 map, siding with the state supreme court’s mandate to use the 2022 map. Secretary of State Danny Hoskins avoided a contempt ruling by admitting the 2025 map was never lawful and instructing officials to use the 2022 map, which restores at least one Democratic seat. Popock highlights the intense friction between federal and state courts, noting that Hoskins’ attempt to seek federal relief backfired, leading to a swift…
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Missouri Secretary of State found in contempt by state supreme court
Impact on Missouri congressional delegation and seat counts
How Hoskins avoided punishment by complying with the 2022 map order
Introduction to the legal conflict and US Supreme Court emergency order
Competing orders: Federal district judge vs. Missouri Supreme Court
Failed 8th Circuit appeal and Justice Kavanaugh's intervention
Rapid US Supreme Court ruling blocking the 2025 map
Missouri Supreme Court issues order to show cause for contempt
Hoskins admits to using 2022 map after US Supreme Court ruling
Chief Judge Powell questions HB1 validity and future election plans
Dispute over federal vs. state court supremacy and compliance
Judges criticize Hoskins for seeking conflicting federal injunction
Attorneys urge local election officials to follow state law
Official statements confirming use of 2022 map and public reaction
Political implications for House control and midterm elections
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