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Gerrymandering
Republicans Preserve Their Gerrymandered Electoral Maps by Claiming Privilege
As states craft new maps out of public view, fights end up in drawn out court cases, with major consequences for voters.
McCarthy’s Removal From Speakership Demonstrates Erosion of American Democracy
"We are on the road to unraveling as a republic," one expert said.
Court Approves New Map Giving Black Alabama Voters More Representation
A special master team redrew congressional boundaries after the GOP-run state legislature twice refused to do so.
Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.
Gerrymandering in Wisconsin Alters Political Landscape and Raises Impeachment Threats
"I don’t think you could sell to any reasonable person that the maps are fair," said one state Supreme Court justice.
WI GOP Offers “Nonpartisan” Redistricting Bill That Still Lets Them Draw Maps
The proposal came after Republicans realized they couldn't impeach a justice who would likely rule against current maps.
Alabama Republicans File Appeal to Supreme Court Over Gerrymandered Maps
The Supreme Court previously upheld an order demanding that Alabama fix maps that diluted Black residents' voting power.
Redrawing of GOP Gerrymandered Districts Could Tip House in Dems’ Favor in 2024
A dozen or more House districts could be redrawn by next year's races.
For Second Time, Fed Court Strikes Down Racial Gerrymander of Alabama Districts
The court ordered a cartographer and a special master to redraw the maps by the end of the month.
Judges Express Doubt That Alabama’s New Maps Are Less Gerrymandered Than Before
Lawyers representing Black voters in the state predict federal courts will ultimately have to redraw the maps.