- New York City’s only Republican House representative is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court.
- The lawmaker, who identifies as Latina, argues that Democrats are attempting to redraw her district in a racially biased manner.
- She has labeled the redistricting effort as unconstitutional, asserting that it amounts to gerrymandering based on racial lines.
- The district in question is centered around Staten Island, an area represented by the GOP member.
- This legal move underscores ongoing political tensions between Republicans and Democrats over redistricting practices in New York.
- The request aims to halt the Democrat-led initiative, preventing potential changes to the current political boundaries of the district.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/latina-house-republican-asks-supreme-court-block-dems-bid-racially-gerrymander-her-out-congress)
