Maine boots Trump off ballot, legal rulings in Georgia, threats of lawsuit in Texas, Ohio governor's veto on transgender bill, Ohio's veto override, Israeli airstrike, Wonka film success, and closure of Black Lives Matter Garden
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The Supreme Court is likely to address the issue of presidential eligibility in relation to state challenges.
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Republicans, allowing them to maintain their advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia.
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Maine and Colorado deny Trump's eligibility for ballot
Maine's Secretary of State, Shina Bellos, and the state court in Colorado have both ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible to appear on their presidential primary ballot. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine disagrees with Bellos' decision and believes that voters should have the right to vote for Trump. Loyola Law Professor Jessica Levinson anticipates that the Supreme Court will ultimately need to weigh in on these state challenges and provide guidance on what the federal constitution says regarding eligibility.
Georgia redrawn congressional maps upheld by federal judge
A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama has upheld Republicans' redrawn congressional maps in Georgia. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones found the new maps to be in compliance with the court's order to create black majority districts in regions where vote dilution was found. This decision is expected to help the GOP maintain their nine to five advantage in the state's 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.