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May

Redistricting Race RulesBen & Jerrys, NAACP, North Carolina

If Voting Rights Had A Flavor, What Would It Be?

By Editor

North Carolina - Find out on May 17 when Ben & Jerry's along with the North Carolina NAACP unveil this new voting rights inspired ice cream flavor.  The unveiling, part…

13

May

Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, REFORMIllinois, Independent Redistricting Commission, lawsuit, reform

Redistricting Reform in Illinois Invites Lawsuit

By Editor

Illinois: A battle over a referendum to install an independent redistricting commission has ensued in Illinois.  Reformers are running up against staunch opposition to a plan to that would create a bi-partisan…

12

May

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersEvenwel, gerrymandering, MTV, North Carolina, Supreme Court

Gerrymandering Explained by MTV

By Editor

How does MTV explain gerrymandering to its core audience? With Oreo cookies of course.  Other snacks are used to portray how students in a class my divided based on their…

14

Apr

Redistricting LitigationNorth Carolina

Trial Begins On North Carolina State Legislative Districts

By Editor

North Carolina - The state's congressional map has already been partially invalidated by a court on grounds that it is an unconstitutional gerrymander.  Next up; several state house districts. A…

13

Apr

Redistricting, Redistricting Gerrymanders, Redistricting Litigationcontempt, legislative privelege, Virginia

Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

By Editor

Lawmakers are challenging a judge's order to turn over documents, claiming legislative privilege. Source: Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

04

Apr

Casedocs, Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, Supreme Court

Supreme Court Decides “Evenwel” Equal Population Case: Read the Opinion

By Editor

Wash. DC - The Supreme Court just released its opinion in Evenwel v. Abott, a challenge to redistricting based on "total population" versus eligible or registered voters.  Read the pre-decision…

28

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersVirginia

Legislative Privilege Slows Down Virginia State Legislative Map Lawsuit

By Editor

Virginia - Reform organization OneVirginia2021 wants to get into State court and litigate what they say is a heavily gerrymandered State legislative district map.  A bipartisan group of legislators wants…

24

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting Litigationscalia, Supreme Court, washington dc

An 8 Member Supreme Court Could Be a Boon to Minority Voting Rights

By Editor

The late Justice Scalia was "no friend" to voting rights, and his absence could mean the court deadlocks on upcoming decisions regarding redistricting, voter ID, one-man one vote, and more.…

23

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersCommon Cause, conference, lawid, washington dc

Common Cause Conference Gives Glimpse Into Post-Shelby Activity in the South

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Washington, DC - On March 8 - 9, Common Cause held its Blueprint for a Great Democracy convention.  This session on Race, Redistricting, and Representation gives an extensive overview of…