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Gerrymandering
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.
Wisconsin GOP Threatens to Impeach Justice Who May Reject Gerrymandered Maps
State Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz was critical of the maps during her campaign, calling them “rigged.”
Voting Rights Groups File Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps
A new lawsuit argues the Republican-drawn voter maps are unconstitutional due to “extreme partisan gerrymanders.”
Gov. Kay Ivey Seemingly Praises New Congressional Map Defying SCOTUS Order
The Alabama governor's comments “echoed a racist trope of segregationists,” some observers noted.
Alabama GOP Defies Supreme Court Order to Pass Maps Empowering Black Voters
“Why can’t we in Alabama one time do what’s right?” lamented one Democratic Alabama state lawmaker.
SCOTUS Rules Against Racist Gerrymandering in Alabama, Upholds Voting Rights Act
Alabama will have to redraw its maps to allocate one additional majority-Black district.
Alaska Supreme Court Says Partisan Gerrymandering Is Unconstitutional
The state redistricting board drew maps to favor Republican candidates in state Senate districts, the court ruled.
Tennessee Lawmakers Aren’t the First Progressives Expelled for Their Activism
John Wilkes, Adam Clayton Powell, and Julian Bond were elected, excluded and returned to the legislature.
Liberal Judge Wins WI Supreme Court Race — But GOP Gains Impeachment Powers
The liberal judge won the race by double-digits against an anti-abortion Trump loyalist.
How One Delaware City Ended Prison Gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering “distorts our democracy,” one prison reform advocate said.