07

Jul

Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, REFORMballot initiative, Illinois, reform

(Video) Court to Decide Illinois Redistricting Reform Fate Soon

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Illinois - Redistricting reform in Illinois will soon get a decision from a court on whether a proposed 11 member redistricting commission can be submitted to voters as a ballot…

06

Jul

Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, REFORMballot initiative, colorado, reform

Colorado Redistricting Reform Fails

By Editor

Colorado - The State's Supreme Court has thrown out two constitutional ballot measures that would have changed how Colorado draws its congressional and state legislative maps. A 4-3 decision ruled that the…

16

Jun

Local Redistricting, RedistrictingCalifornia, Latino, local, Orange County, San Juan Capistrano

City in Orange County California Skips Court and Abolishes At-Large Voting

By Editor

San Juan Capistrano, CA - This town of around 35,000 in Orange County, California boasts a burgeoning Latino population of nearly 40%. City council members have been historically elected at-large by…

13

May

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

Redistricting Reform in Illinois Invites Lawsuit

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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…

28

Jan

Local Redistricting, Redistricting, Redistricting Race Rulesaugusta city, Georgia, local

Augusta City Election Officials Perplexed at Running Elections Without DOJ Supervision

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In this local news story, election officials in Augusta City, GA remain befuddled about how to proceed with elections without having to report to the Justice Dept. on their every…

26

Jan

Local Redistrictingat-large voting, Fayetteville, Georgia

Strange Alliances in Fayetteville Voting Rights Lawsuit

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Fayetteville, Georgia - Fayetteville's school board and board of commissioners reluctantly have decided to do away with at-large voting. Ironically, some blacks are not happy with a decision that was…

22

Sep

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

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

By Editor

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…