ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---A redistricting lawsuit has been filed in New York City, looking to change New York’s Congressional map. This comes as states across the country look to redraw their maps mid-decade as Republicans and Democrats fight for more representation in the House of Representatives.

Two law groups recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of four petitioners who are suing the New York State Board of Elections and state government leaders over New York’s current Congressional map.

They argue “Black and Latino Staten Islanders have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to elect a representative of their choice and influence elections in New York’s 11th Congressional District…”

That district is currently represented by Republican Congresswoman, Nicole Malliotakis.

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