"New Lawsuit Challenges Racially Gerrymandered NC Congressional Map"

Eighteen black and Latino plaintiffs have filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's new congressional map, alleging that it constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The lawsuit targets specific districts and argues that the map discriminates against minority voters, erasing gains made in previous election cycles. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to block enforcement of the map and request a hearing before a three-judge panel. Analysts estimate that the new map is likely to give Republicans a 10-4 advantage. House Speaker Tim Moore, who plans to run for Congress in one of the challenged districts, dismisses the allegations as baseless.