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."
A federal court ordered state lawmakers to redraw the maps by September 1, 2017.
The Maine Supreme Court said the voter-approved law is unconstitutional for general elections for governor and state lawmakers.
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.
It "would extinguish any last hope for state autonomy"and make federal lawsuits unavoidable.
Last November, a federal district court agreed with the suit, and struck down the legislative districts.