“U.S. Supreme Court weakens Florida Democrats’ hand in redistricting disputes”
Important fallout from today’s Texas redistricting case.
Category Archives: Department of Justice
Reactions from the Parties in Texas Redistricting Case
Michael Li has them.
Scheduled to be on PBS News Hour Tonight
Talking about Texas redistricting. Of course, these things are always subject to change at the last minute.
“Despite Supreme Court ruling, Texas congressional map still very uncertain”
The Fix reports.
First Texas Decision Story Roundup
Splitting Hairs and Ducking Issues: The Supreme Court’s Texas Case, Likelihood of Success, and Reasonable Probability
When a court needs to give interim relief (such as issuing a preliminary injunction or granting a stay of a lower court order), it is acting where there is a risk of error. For this reason, the standards for determining… Continue reading
Breaking News: Supreme Court Decides Texas Redistricting Case, Reverses Lower Court
In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court (with Justice Thomas concurring separately in the judgment) has reversed the maps drawn by the three judge court and remanded to draw new maps under new standards.
The Court’s plan… Continue reading
Has the Supreme Court Already Made It Too Late for an April 3 Texas Primary?
Michael Li makes the case.
“Ellis: Texas unable to prove ID law won’t discriminate”
See here.
“Holder Speaks At Voting Rights Rally”
NPR reports.
“Texas says redistricting was open, bipartisan in opening day of testimony”
The first day of the preclearance trial.
“The Texas redistricting case is back in the spotlight”
Trial in the Texas preclearance case starts today before a three-judge court in DC. I also expect we’ll hear something this week on the interim plan before the Supreme Court, though the timing is far from certain.
A Sea Change in Republican Presidential Attitudes on the Voting Rights Act
In July 2006, President Bush signed the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act in a ceremony praising the participation of civil rights leaders, including family members of Dr. King. The bill passed 98-0 in the Senate and 390-33 in the… Continue reading
CBS News on DOJ Objection to Preclearance of South Carolina Voter ID Law
CBS News reports.