Hundreds rally at Mississippi capitol against Republican redistricting plans

The short version

• Hundreds of people gathered near the Mississippi state capitol on Thursday evening to protest Republican efforts to redraw electoral maps in their party's favor.[The Guardian]
• The legislative joint committee overseeing the redistricting process includes 16 Republicans, nearly all of whom are white, and four Black Democrats.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
• State Auditor Shad White publicly targeted Representative Bennie Thompson during proceedings, arguing that the Delta region deserves different leadership.[Associated Press · The Guardian]

Key facts

• Hundreds of protesters rallied across from the Mississippi state capitol building on Thursday evening opposing Republican-led redistricting efforts.[The Guardian]
• The joint redistricting committee is composed of 16 Republicans, of whom all but one are white, and four Democrats, all of whom are Black.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
• State Auditor Shad White argued during the proceedings that the Delta region deserves better leadership than Representative Bennie Thompson.[Associated Press · The Guardian]

Sources

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• Hundreds gather in Mississippi to protest Republican redistricting: ‘This fight is familiar territory’The Guardian - US
• Fiery crowd caps Mississippi redistricting hearings. Opponents urge: ‘Leave our maps alone’Associated Press · Wire: associated-press