Category Archives: redistricting

California’s citizens redistricting commission

July 18, 2019, 11:20 amredistrictingJustin Levitt

The application process is underway, until August 9, with stats (including the mix of gender, region, ethnicity, and political affiliation) updated regularly here. As of last week, 5000 people have applied for 14 slots.

“Wisconsin bill to end partisan gerrymandering picks up Republican support”

July 18, 2019, 11:20 ampolitical parties, redistrictingJustin Levitt

The bill to respond to partisan gerrymandering in the state gets some bipartisan support after Rucho. And Miles Rapoport reviews some of the efforts underway elsewhere.

Charles and Fuentes-Rohwer on Rucho

July 18, 2019, 11:16 amelection law and constitutional law, political parties, redistrictingJustin Levitt

And they’re (correctly) not happy.

“Make the Guarantee Clause Great Again”

July 17, 2019, 5:15 pmpolitical equality, political parties, redistrictingJustin Levitt

A clever title for a clever piece about partisan gerrymandering, and the doctrine holding the Guarantee Clause nonjusticiable. I’m inclined to agree on the substance.

Redistricting using a citizenship count

July 17, 2019, 5:14 pmcensus litigation, redistricting, Voting Rights ActJustin Levitt

Ari Berman adds his voice to discussion of the potential ahead.

“The Feds Have Helped Some Gerrymandering to Thrive”

July 17, 2019, 5:11 pmredistricting, Voting Rights ActJustin Levitt

A letter in the WSJ claims that Eric Holder helped to lead the charge in Bethune-Hill, after approving Virginia districts in 2011. Consider me skeptical. The letter appears to conflate preclearance approval (which focused on two particular legal standards;… Continue reading

And a very happy birthday to …

July 17, 2019, 5:07 pmredistrictingJustin Levitt

Elbridge Gerry.

10th Circuit upholds San Juan County race-and-redistricting decision

July 16, 2019, 11:16 amredistricting, Voting Rights ActJustin Levitt

San Juan County, Utah, has had a long history of trouble, over several decades, with respect to providing equal opportunities for the Navajo community, including in voting. Today, the 10th Circuit affirmed a lower court opinion redrawing the district lines… Continue reading

“2020 Dems Pledge To Reverse Trump’s Move Towards Anti-Immigrant Redistricting”

July 16, 2019, 10:50 amcensus litigation, redistrictingJustin Levitt

The candidates weigh in on using citizenship data in the redistricting process.

“Why Congress’ Plan to Fix Gerrymandering Falls Short”

July 16, 2019, 10:42 amredistrictingJustin Levitt

Harvard undergrads weigh in on HR 1.

Redistricting reform in New Jersey

July 16, 2019, 10:42 amredistrictingJustin Levitt

As a Jersey native, this one caught my eye pretty quickly: an impressive group of scholars and advocates published a report recommending reforms to New Jersey’s redistricting system.

“NC trial looks at partisan bias after US justices won’t”

July 16, 2019, 10:41 amchicanery, political parties, redistrictingJustin Levitt

A report from the opening days of the state court’s partisan gerrymandering trial in North Carolina.

“Roberts gave GOP cover on gerrymandering”

July 15, 2019, 11:08 ampolitical parties, redistrictingJustin Levitt

Gene Nichol, in the News & Observer, with a local’s view on Rucho (feat. Shelby County).

Prison gerrymandering and the impact on cities

July 15, 2019, 11:03 amredistrictingJustin Levitt

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s editorial board discusses the consequences when redistricting counts people temporarily incarcerated at a place far from home.