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FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting push - NBC News
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Federal agents searched the Richmond office of a prominent Virginia Democratic state lawmaker who helped lead the recent push to redraw U.S. House districts, signaling a federal probe into actions tied to the redistricting effort. The search adds a law-enforcement dimension to already intense legal and political disputes over the voter-approved congressional map and could affect ongoing court challenges and public perceptions. The development increases scrutiny on how the map was created and implemented and may influence both litigation outcomes and political messaging around redistricting.
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