KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One political party’s redistricting plans are another party’s concern over representation.

Missouri’s Black Caucus, a political group with strong Democratic ties, is taking a stand against proposed new maps for Missouri’s congressional districts. That group of political notables contends redistricting is unfair, informing a Friday afternoon gathering in East Kansas City of their opposition to a special session to consider these proposals.

State Representative Michael Johnson (D-Kansas City) dismissed redistricting proposals as a power-grab of sorts, since new district maps were approved only three years ago. Those maps are typically updated every 10 years.

Rep. Johnson and others said they believe this plan is driven by President Trump in an effort to ramp up for mid

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