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Federal appeals panel backs Trump-supported Missouri congressional district map

A federal appeals court backed Donald Trump's preferred Missouri map, but paused enforcement pending appeal, according to PBS NewsHour.

Updated Sep 22, 2026 · 19:19 UTC6 reports

The short version

  • A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new Trump-backed congressional districts for Missouri's November election, even though the Supreme Court previously blocked them.[PBS NewsHour]
  • The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delayed its order for one week to allow time for further legal challenges.[PBS NewsHour]
  • Opponents announced plans to submit an emergency appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.[PBS NewsHour]
  • Election officials warned in a legal filing that altering districts this late would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and be practically impossible.[PBS NewsHour]

Key facts

  • A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of Donald Trump-backed congressional districts for Missouri's November election, despite prior Supreme Court action blocking the map.[PBS NewsHour]
  • The 8th Circuit panel delayed the effect of its decision for one week to facilitate an appeal.[PBS NewsHour]
  • Opponents of the map stated they will file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.[PBS NewsHour]
  • The Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities stated in court filings that late district adjustments would be practically impossible and costly.[PBS NewsHour]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the U.S. Supreme Court will grant an emergency stay or reverse the appeals panel before the November election.[PBS NewsHour]

Sources

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