Legal Battle Erupts Over Alleged Racial Bias in North Carolina's Congressional Districts

A group of Black and Latino voters in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the state's new congressional map, alleging that it discriminates against minority voters and violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. The map, approved by the GOP-led General Assembly, favors Republicans in 10 out of 14 House seats and could help them maintain or expand their majority. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to prevent elections from being held under the current map. Opponents argue that race was a predominant factor in the creation of certain districts and must be invalidated. The lawsuit names Republican leaders and members of the state's election board as defendants.