Challengers to Georgia's voting district maps told a federal judge Tuesday that the state is legally required to provide more political opportunities to Black voters, while the state suggested plaintiffs are trying to impose illegal racial gerrymanders of congressional and legislative districts.
Opening statements began in what's expected to be a two-week trial. If the challengers win, Democrats could gain one of Georgia's 14 U.S. House seats, as well as multiple state Senate and state House seats.
