Southern States Push for Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called a special session to consider redistricting targeting Memphis's Democratic district.
Republicans in Southern states use Supreme Court ruling to redraw districts ahead of November midterms.
Clery members condemned plan, calling it 'misrepresentation' and threatening Memphis's district split.
Alabama's special session began with protests against redistricting, with demonstrators chanting 'We fight back!'. 1965 Voting Rights march participant Sheyann Webb-Christburg highlighted historical voting rights struggles.
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