Hardeman County Democratic Party Condemns Bill Lee’s Special Session
Submitted by the Hardeman County Democratic Party
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee officially called a special legislative session beginning Tuesday, May 5, to redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts. This comes on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting key protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it significantly harder to challenge discriminatory, racist district maps.
Statement from Hardeman County Democratic Party Chair Rickey Griggs:
“District lines are not just political boundaries. They determine who has power over critical issues like public education, healthcare access, jobs, infrastructure, public safety, and the everyday needs of Hardeman Countians. Tennessee Republicans spent all of this year’s regular session, and the past 15+ years of their one-party control, showing little or no concern for the ever- increasing cost of living or the limited access to affordable healthcare. In addition, they are not concerned that Tennessee ranks near the bottom in every category which defines a better life. However, they are quick to weaken the minority voting power and silence the voices of Tennesseans in support of their national agenda. This is clearly an effort to exclude all who do not fall in line with their position.”
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