Roberts, Kennedy Cast Doubt on Court’s Ability to Resolve Gerrymandering Dispute
Both justices appeared concerned about whether the court had any ability to hear Gill v. Whitford.
Both justices appeared concerned about whether the court had any ability to hear Gill v. Whitford.
The money came from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.
"Reapportionment is primarily the duty and responsibility of the State."
"Reapportionment is primarily the duty and responsibility of the State."
A federal court ordered state lawmakers to redraw the maps by September 1, 2017.
A federal court in Wisconsin, in striking down a state […]
Over 70 years ago, Felix Frankfurter warned the Court against getting into the “political thicket” of redistricting.
Justices Stop the Forced Redrafting of Wisconsin's Election District Map.
“We need more people that have an independent mindset when it comes to making decisions of this magnitude."
The state government says the 2013 map is legal, since it was approved by the courts.