1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

draw Tennessee’s congressional districts in a way that appears desi riting to express my strong opposition to the current efforts to re nitude should be made with careful consideration, public input, and ted to predetermine electoral outcomes, it undermines public trust the voices of all Tennesseans. Our state’s strength lies in its div ir representatives, not the other way around. The apparent targetin ther deepens concerns that these actions are not only partisan but d changes raise serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and flective of genuine community representation. Decisions of this mag g of Memphis, a diverse and historically significant community, fur rves a redistricting process that is equitable, nonpartisan, and re ersity and in the trust that our systems operate with integrity. the people—not political parties. When district lines are manipula l advantage. I urge you to reconsider these efforts and instead pur and weakens the fundamental principle that voters should choose the also disproportionately impact communities of color. Tennessee dese a commitment to upholding democratic values—not advancing politica