“In terms of reaction, a sigh of relief? It is a relief, but I think that more than a relief, it is sending signals to people all over the state of Missouri that the voice of people still rings loud and solidly in the ears of the Supreme Court,”

Emanuel Cleaver · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Cleaver described the court's decision as a victory for Missouri residents and a rejection of the legislature's attempt to shift his district from Democratic to Republican control.