‘Missourians are fed up’ Dem MO lawmakers fight back against Trump redistricting

Political Activism and Protests - Americans are protesting against Donald Trump's agenda, including law enforcement actions and immigration policies [1] - Missouri state representatives are staging a sit-in to protest gerrymandering and restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives [2][3] - The sit-in protest has reached 68 hours [3] Legislative Actions and Political Maneuvering - President Trump is pressuring Missouri Republican lawmakers to push through new gerrymandered congressional maps [2] - The proposed map would dismantle Missouri's fifth congressional district in Kansas City [2] - Missouri Republicans are accused of taking cues from Donald Trump [6] - A Sunshine request was filed for the governor's office to reveal correspondence between the governor, his staff, and the White House regarding the maps [7] Public Opinion and Voter Sentiment - A poll indicates that 44% of Missouri voters oppose partisan redistricting, while 37% support it, and 19% are unsure [9] - Voters across party lines express a lack of support for the special session, especially given concerns about gas, groceries, and rent [10][11][12] Democratic Response and Support - National Democrats, including Chairman Ken Martin, Congresswoman Corey Bush, Stacy Abrams, David Hog, and Malcolm Kinyatta, have been providing support [21] - Missouri Democrats are actively holding town halls and fighting against the redistricting in committees [10][16]