Category Archives: redistricting

“The new look at ‘one person, one vote,’ made simple”

July 26, 2015, 10:20 pmredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Lyle Denniston for SCOTUSBlog. “Editor’s note: This post examines two cases the Supreme Court will review at its next Term: Evenwel v. Abbott, and Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. This post will be followed this week by… Continue reading

“Federal judge rules in favor of city in Greensboro redistricting lawsuit”

July 23, 2015, 3:13 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

Details to come. From the earlier story: The lawsuit calls the move by state lawmakers arbitrary, discriminatory and “tainted with bad faith.” Plaintiffs say the legislation strips the city council and its residents of a voice in how they run… Continue reading

“How the Never-Ending Battle of Redistricting Will Impact 2016”

July 23, 2015, 7:32 amredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Alan Greenblatt reports for Governing.

Justice Alito on Citizens United, Redistricting in Bill Kristol Interview

July 20, 2015, 11:14 amcampaign finance, redistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Transcript (video): KRISTOL: And I read somewhere that [your father] sort of personally had to do the redistricting of the legislative district after the Supreme Court insisted on one man, one vote. ALITO: I remember lying in bed… Continue reading

“Depositions show Florida GOP push for favorable Senate lines; Consultants drew maps, recruited advocates for public hearings

July 16, 2015, 10:38 amchicanery, redistrictingRick Hasen

Politico: On Nov. 29, the same day Krames sent out the updated list, he also sent an email to Wiggins, a state G.O.P. staffer, to keep him updated on the covert public relations campaign to push the maps they… Continue reading

“The Latest Gerrymander: Voters Instead of People”

July 16, 2015, 9:08 amredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Alan Morrison on Evenwel.

“Trial court breaks silence on redistricting schedule — orders Sept. 25 deadline”

July 15, 2015, 3:40 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

The latest from Fla.

“McAuliffe plans Aug. 17 special session to redraw congressional map”

July 15, 2015, 7:48 amredistrictingRick Hasen

News from Va. Speaker of the House William J. Howell, R-Stafford, and Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr., R-James City, called the move premature and said the case should play out in court first. “As we have said before,… Continue reading

“You Can’t Draw Unbiased Districts in Florida Even if You Try”

July 14, 2015, 6:59 amredistrictingRick Hasen

NYT’s The UpShot. Michael McDonald: “Where to start why this is so wrong?”

“Redistricting Reformers Are Having a Good Summer”

July 12, 2015, 9:40 amcitizen commissions, redistrictingRick Hasen

Reid Wilson at Morning Consult.

“From Peoria High to the U.S. Supreme Court: Redistricting case draws classmates together.”

July 10, 2015, 5:34 pmredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

The surprising Peoria connection to the AZ redistricting case. (via How Appealing)

“Will GOP-led Legislature appeal gerrymandering case?”

July 10, 2015, 11:51 amredistrictingRick Hasen

Mitch Perry reports.

“Florida Court Rules Eight Congressional Districts Must Be Redrawn”

July 10, 2015, 8:23 amredistrictingRick Hasen

NPR reports.

Rep. Brown Likely to Sue Over FL Redistricting

July 10, 2015, 7:41 amredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Marc Caputo in Florida Playbook: —Rep. Corrine Brown will likely sue, arguing a newly drawn seat could disenfranchise minorities entitled to Voting Rights Act protections. The ironies and deal-cutting complexities of redistricting are summed up in the appearance and drafting… Continue reading