A plug for “All About Redistricting” as the census data will soon be released

Justin Levitt’s tireless work at “All About Redistricting” is being carried on by Doug Spencer while Justin is in the government. It is an extraordinary and valuable resource. From the “About this site”:

All About Redistricting is a one-stop shop for information about the statewide redistricting process. The site reviews the substantive considerations that go into redistricting, the various entities and institutions involved in the process, and the rules, progress, and litigation in each state.

The site was founded by Justin Levitt in 2011 and filled an important gap for academics, journalists, and others interested in the process of drawing lines and operationalizing America’s representative democracy. A sample of Professor Levitt’s redistricting-related scholarship, public testimony, and advocacy is here.

The site is currently managed by Professor Doug Spencer at the University of Colorado Law School while Prof. Levitt is on leave for government service. Professor Spencer is an election law scholar whose research addresses the role of prejudice and racial attitudes in voting rights litigation and the ways that election rules and political campaigns contribute to growing inequality in America. A link to his scholarship is here.

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