Trump Circles Drain as Missouri Sec. of State Held in Contempt, Forced to Use Old Congress Map!
Summary
Michael Popok analyzes the legal battle over Missouri’s congressional redistricting, where the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal injunction to enforce a gerrymandered 2025 map. Secretary of State Danny Hoskins avoided contempt charges by complying with the state supreme court’s order to use the 2022 map, which favors Democrats. Popok argues this decision secures at least one additional Democratic seat in the House, significantly impacting the midterm election outcome.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: PreNuvo whole body scan
Breaking news: Missouri Secretary of State held in contempt
Impact on Missouri congressional delegation seats
How Hoskins avoided punishment by complying with court order
Background: US Supreme Court emergency order against Hoskins
Conflict between federal district judge and Missouri Supreme Court
Failed 8th Circuit appeal and renewed application to Justice Kavanaugh
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 in court hearing
Chief Judge Powell questions on HB1 validity and future actions
Judge Wilson expresses discomfort with Hoskins' legal arguments
Criticism of Hoskins for seeking conflicting federal injunction
Attorney recommendation to follow state law and 2022 map
Official statements from Hoskins and Missouri Attorney General
Political implications for Democrats and House control
Closing remarks and call to vote
Promotion of Legal AF Substack
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