Explore the research, technological developments, policy debates and legal analysis surrounding the redistricting process: The process of redistricting in every state is a culmination of public policy, law, and the data and technology that make redrawing maps possible. These aspects of the redistricting process develop differently in each state. Browse the topics below for a survey of everything from how states prepare for redistricting to the final outcomes of redistricting litigation and of course, everything in between.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Dept. of Justice Voting Rights section The Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of the federal laws that protect the right to vote.
Campaign Legal Center Nonpartisan organization that advances and supports legal cases that address redistricting violations.
Brennan Center for Justice Redistricting litigation tracker and redistricting procedure in the states.
All About Redistricting Redistricting litigation tracker and redistricting procedure in the states.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Metric Geometry Gerrymandering Group Boston-based working group led by Moon Duchin of Tufts University and Justin Solomon of MIT. Its mission is to study applications of geometry and computing to U.S. redistricting.
Public Mapping Project Developer of open-source software to promote transparency and public participation in the redistricting process at the state and local level.
Princeton Gerrymandering Project Does nonpartisan analysis to understand and eliminate partisan gerrymandering at a state-by-state level.
OTHER RESOURCES
NCSL Redistricting Law National Conference of State Legislatures redistricting law information.
Prison Gerrymandering Project Nonpartisan organization that seeks to educate and promote state legislation to count prisoners at their home addresses for purposes of redistricting.
Common Cause Advocacy organization seeking to reform the rules and make the process of drawing districts impartial and transparent.
Dave's Redistricting App Free web app to create, analyze and share redistricting maps for any state