03

Nov

Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, one person one vote, Supreme Court

Redistricting Population Controversy: A Demographer’s View

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Demographer and redistricting consultant Peter A. Morrison writes this article in the Washington Post's "In Theory" segment urging the Supreme Court to require political districts be drawn so that "eligible voters"…

06

Oct

Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, lawid, Supreme Court, Texas

One Person?/Voter?/Citizen? One Vote

By Editor

Does the constitution guarantee every person the right to an equally weighted vote? or just to eligible voters? or perhaps just citizens? (more…)

30

Sep

Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationELB, election law blog, featured, MALDEF, national, perales, podcast, Texas, texas redistricting, U.S.

Top Redistricting Litigator Talks “Texas” in Latest ELB Podcast

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Electionlawblog's Rick Hasen talks voting rights and redistricting litigation with Nina Perales of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. This podcast series explores the world of election law and…

28

Sep

Redistricting, Redistricting Race Rulesfeatured, national, U.S.

NCSL Covers the Evolution of the Voting Rights Act

By Editor

Is the Voting Rights still relevant in 2015? How has it changed voting since 1965? How has it been transformed along the way? Is it still an effective shield against…

22

Sep

Redistricting LitigationRichmond, Virginia

A Fight Over Transparency in the Virginia Congressional District Court Case

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Richmond Va: The fight over Virginia's 3rd congressional district continues as the various defendants in the case petitioned the District Court to allow the various maps proposed to the court…

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…

30

Jun

Redistricting, Redistricting CommissionsArizona, featured, lawid

Watch: Debate and analysis of the Supreme Court’s Arizona Independent Redistricting decision on Arizona’s PBS News Hour.

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Watch: Debate and analysis of the Supreme Court's Arizona Independent Redistricting decision on Arizona's PBS News Hour. https://youtu.be/iHCQSNFTaps?t=2m14s  

30

Jun

Redistricting CommissionsArizona, Independent Redistricting Commission

Print News Coverage of the Supreme Court’s Arizona Redistricting Commission Decision Monday

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 Print News Coverage of the Supreme Court's Arizona Redistricting Commission Decision Monday SCOTUSBLOG: Chief Justices' Robert's broad stance on the meaning of "Legislature" in the Arizona Redistricting case versus a…

14

Apr

NEWS, Racial Gerrymandering, Redistricting, Redistricting Gerrymanders, Redistricting Litigation, Redistricting Race RulesAlabama, black caucus, lawid

Supreme Court Looks Past Weak Pleadings to Find Potential Racial Gerrymander in Alabama Map

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The Supreme Court’s recent opinion remanding a challenge by Black state officials to the 2012 Alabama Legislative district map back to a federal district court is relatively short for a…