Is Major Redistricting Reform From Congress On the Way? A Look at H.R. 1
17
Feb
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Is Major Redistricting Reform From Congress On the Way? A Look at H.R. 1

By Michelle Davis
Congress has made redistricting reform in 2021 a top priority. To that end H.R.1 (S.1) was introduced in the current congress and is poised to establish major election reforms should…
Second State Invalidates Redistricting Map Based on Common State Constitutional Provision
05
Sep
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Second State Invalidates Redistricting Map Based on Common State Constitutional Provision

By Michelle Davis
September 5, 2019 “the Free Elections Clause of the North Carolina Constitution guarantees that all elections must be conducted freely and honestly to ascertain, fairly and truthfully, the will of…
The Supreme Court’s Less Than Graceful Exit from the Thicket
27
Jun
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The Supreme Court’s Less Than Graceful Exit from the Thicket

By Michelle Davis
The long-awaited partisan gerrymandering decision has come down from the nation's highest court. A 5-4 majority decided to exit the "political thicket" and leave the policing of political gerrymandered redistricting…
Listen to Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Maryland Partisan Gerrymandering Case
25
Apr
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Listen to Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Maryland Partisan Gerrymandering Case

By Michelle Davis
On March 26, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Benesik v. Lamone, a partisan gerrymandering case from Maryland. Click here for background on this case and its companion case,…
Listen to Supreme Court Oral Arguments in the North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case
25
Apr
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Listen to Supreme Court Oral Arguments in the North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case

By Michelle Davis
On March 26, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Rucho v. Common Cause, a partisan gerrymandering case from North Carolina.Click here for background on this case and its companion…