A judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain.

(CNN) - A New York woman arrested in Russia on suspicion of possessing marijuana she claimed was medicinal has been released, a Russian court said in a statement. Lorber was convicted under the criminal code of the Russian Federation and fined 15,000 rubles, or about $235, according to a statement from the Moscow District Court of St. Petersburg. Lorber had a US permit to use marijuana as part of a medical program, but the permit doesn't apply in Russia, Lebedeva said. It wasn't immediately clear when the arrest happened, or what medical condition Lorber has. The US State Department said at the time that it was aware a US citizen was arrested in St. Petersburg.

Audrey Lorber is accused of transporting cannabis into Russia. (CNN) - A New York woman has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of possessing marijuana that she said was for medicinal purposes, Russian courts said Tuesday. Lorber had a U.S. permit to use marijuana as part of a medical program, but the permit doesn't apply in Russian territory, Lebedeva said. The U.S. State Department said Monday that it was aware of reports that a U.S. citizen was arrested in St. Petersburg. Due to privacy considerations, we have no further comment," a State Department official said in a statement to CNN.