Virginia’s Top Court Weighs GOP Bid to Block Redistricting

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on Republicans’ bid to block a recent vote approving a new congressional map that could boost Democrats’ seats in the US House following the fall midterm elections.

The court is considering whether the Democrat-led Virginia General Assembly lawfully launched a referendum process last year to redraw political boundaries, following a redistricting push by Republicans in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. Virginia voters approved the measure this month.

Lawyers for both sides faced probing questions from the panel, which will issue a decision later. It was the first time the top court ...