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Supreme Court limits key provision of landmark Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply weakened a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act, a ruling that limits the consideration of race in drawing voting maps and could usher in Republican gains in the House.
Missouri Supreme Court sides with legislature in redistricting challenge
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a GOP-backed redistricting law, ruling lawmakers may redraw districts outside the decennial census period.
8th Circuit rules against North Dakota tribes in case that could go to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court won't reconsider its decision in a redistricting case that went against two Native American tribes that challenged North Dakota's legislative redistricting map, and the dispute could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ashcroft pitches 10th Amendment redistricting theory to high court
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a high-profile case that could affect the ability of state courts to hear redistricting cases, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says the numerous groups weighing in on the underlying legal theory are missing the point.
Parties target control of state legislatures, redistricting
Drowned out by the coronavirus and national politics, Republican and Democratic operatives are quietly preparing for a battle of state legislative supremacy later this year that could have a profound […]
Records reveal concerns of deceased GOP redistricting expert
Republican victories in state legislative and gubernatorial elections in 2010 put them in a commanding position the next year to draw new voting districts for the U.S. House and state […]
Records reveal concerns of deceased GOP redistricting expert
Republican victories in state legislative and gubernatorial elections in 2010 put them in a commanding position the next year to draw new voting districts for the U.S. House and state […]
Republicans seek to undo new Missouri redistricting model
Republican senators rolled out a plan to ask Missouri voters to undo key parts of a nationally unique redistricting model that directs a demographer to draw new legislative districts with […]
Republicans seek to undo new Missouri redistricting model
Republican senators rolled out a plan to ask Missouri voters to undo key parts of a nationally unique redistricting model that directs a demographer to draw new legislative districts with […]
Redistricting power at stake in 2020 legislative elections
The reins of political power in the U.S. for the next decade could be determined in this year’s elections — not necessarily by who wins the presidency, but by thousands […]
Redistricting power at stake in 2020 legislative elections
The reins of political power in the U.S. for the next decade could be determined in this year’s elections — not necessarily by who wins the presidency, but by thousands […]
Redistricting reforms already taking root in many states
While ruling that it had no authority to resolve partisan gerrymandering claims, the U.S. Supreme Court noted that states could act on their own to try to limit the role […]
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