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Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss 'gerrymandered' legislative map

Jan. 28, 2025 19:20 PM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor Democrats. The lawsuit over the 2021 plan challenges the...