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Manhattan Judge Strikes Down New York City’s Only GOP House Seat, Igniting Redistricting War Ahead of 2026
A Manhattan judge ruled New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional, triggering a redistricting battle with national implications. The decision, aimed at enhancing minority voting power, faces Republican backlash, with plans for appeal. This ruling may reshape electoral dynamics in a pivotal election cycle, impacting Congress’s balance of power.