WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the New York State Court of Appeals decision to uphold the will of the voters in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission.

“The New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed that the current Congressional district lines drawn by an unelected, out-of-town Special Master undercut the will of New York voters in the 2022 midterm election. As a result of the court’s enlightened decision, the Independent Redistricting Commission can now begin the process of drawing fair maps that give New Yorkers an opportunity to elect the representation they deserve.”

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