Missouri Voters Sue to Suspend Implementation of New Congressional Map Until Referendum Process is Complete

Jefferson City – The ACLU of Missouri filed a lawsuit in Cole County Circuit Court against the State of Missouri and Secretary of State for violating Missourians’ right to referendum by enacting the congressional maps in House Bill 1 before voters have the opportunity to approve or reject the measure as provided by the state constitution. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two Jackson County residents who are registered voters, seeks to suspend House Bill 1 and prevent state election authorities from using the new maps until the referendum process is complete.