29

Jun

Case Updates, Casedocs, Elections Clause, LATEST, LAW, NEWS, Redistricting, Redistricting Litigationindependent state legislature theory, lawindepth, North Carolina, STATENEWS

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Exclusive Power of State Legislatures to Draw Redistricting Maps in NC Case

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On Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court held that state legislatures do not have exclusive and independent authority to set the rules regarding federal elections under the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause.…

15

Dec

Case Updates, Elections Clause, LAW, Redistricting Litigationlawindepth, North Carolina

WATCH: U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument in NC Congressional Map Case (Moore v. Harper)

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a case regarding North Carolina’s congressional district map. North Carolina’s 2021 congressional map was approved by the Republican-controlled state…

22

Sep

Elections Clause, Redistricting Commissions, REFORMArizona, California, Independent Redistricting Commission

Will the Court’s Arizona Decision Spawn More Independent Commissions?

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Now that the Supreme Court has sanctioned Independent Redistricting Commissions brought about by voter ballot intiatives, will more states follow? Is this an effective way to thwart Republican gerrymanders? Michael…

10

Mar

Elections Clause, FEATURES, POLICY and PRACTICE, Redistricting CommissionsBrennan Center, States

Arizona Supreme Court Case Could Threaten Redistricting Commissions in these 6 States

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Last week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. The case centers around whether voters by initiative, can transfer the authority to…

09

Mar

Elections Clause, Redistricting Commissions, Redistricting LitigationArizona, Independent Redistricting Commission, lawid, oral argument, state legislature

Listen to Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission Case

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Last week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. The case revolves around the Republican-led legislatures' challenge to a state constitutional amendment…

03

Mar

Elections Clause, FEATURES, RedistrictingArizona, Independent Redistricting Commission

Early Analysis of Supreme Court Oral Argument in Arizona Redistricting Case

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Hear are early assessments of the Supreme Court's oral argument yesterday in Arizona Legislative Black Caucus v. Arizona. Click the links for analysis. SCOTUSBLOG: Argument analysis: Literalism vs. the power…