Congress
Justices pause order requiring GOP-favored lines for the midterms
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a stay in a fast-moving case over Missouri’s congressional map. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted September 10, 2026 at 11:04am
Republicans lose SCOTUS bid to use new Missouri map
The Supreme Court paused on Thursday an order from a federal trial court requiring Missouri to use a congressional map that favored Republicans. Thursday’s order leaves in place a state Supreme Court ruling that held the map adopted by the Republican-held legislature in 2025 was not legal because of a pending ballot initiative. The fast-moving […]
566 words~3 min read
