Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
#RolandMartinUnfiltered
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🗓️ 3 June 2026
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5.8.2926 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
The Virginia Supreme Court has overturned the Democrats' redistricting referendum in a 4-3 decision, stating that the Democrats did not follow the proper procedures.
The NAACP has filed an emergency petition to block Tennessee's attempt to eliminate the state's only majority-Black congressional district, arguing that it violates the state constitution. Kristin Clarke will be joining us to discuss the lawsuit.
In Alabama, chaos erupted in the State House as Republicans approved plans for new primary elections if courts allow GOP-drawn House districts to be used in the upcoming November midterm elections.
Economist Morgan Harper will be here to analyze April's job report and the black unemployment statistics.
Time is running out for a Black Tennessee death row inmate who may be executed for a crime he didn't commit. We'll speak with one of the individuals working to save his life.
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