Category Archives: redistricting
Texas Court Orders on Interim Maps Signed by All Three Judges
The Court says “an opinion” coming later. I would think (but cannot guarantee) that the signature of the three judges and the references to “an” opinion means no dissents. From the order:
Breaking News: Three Judge Texas Court Releases New Interim Maps
Texas Redistricting has them. More to come.
“Bipartisan state lawmakers offer reform for map-drawing process in redistricting”
News from Ohio.
Can Real Redistricting Reform Come to New York?
Michael McDonald blogs.
“Allentown woman shows Harrisburg how to make a legislative map”
Philly.com reports.
Kentucky Supreme Court Blocks State Legislative Districts
See here. The remedy is use of the 2002 districts, which could well violate one person, one vote. Who will sue in federal court?
Bloomberg News Law Segment on SCOTUS Texas Redistricting Decision
This is from a few weeks ago, but I have now had the audio posted so that you may listen here.
“Where things stand on the remaining interim maps (the quick version)”
Texas Redistricting gives the quick version.
“Doggett district, Houston House seat hang up redistricting”
The latest from Texas.
“House panel OK’s shielding lawmakers from having to testify”
More news from Florida: “A late-emerging measure that would shield legislators from having to testify or turn over public records in lawsuits cleared the House Judiciary Committee in a partyline vote Thursday. Democrats ripped the wide-ranging immunity bill as designed… Continue reading
“Gov. Scott approves congressional districts, triggering new lawsuit”
The Palm Beach Post reports.
More on GOP Legislators Asserting Privilege in Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Following up on this post, the court has issued this order on documents which GOP legislators claimed were privileged in the redistricting suit:
The Court well appreciates that in this instance there is an extremely fine line between legal… Continue reading
“Between the Lines: N.Y. Court Moves Step Closer to Redrawing Map”
Roll Call reports.