“Redistricting, Gerrymandering, and the Impact on the 2026 Mid-Term Elections”
I was the guest and enjoyed a productive conversation on a Lawyer-2-Lawyer podcast.
With Louisiana Essentially Flipping Sides in Callais Case Before Supreme Court and Arguing Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is Unconstitutional, Full Defense Shifts to Voting Rights Groups
As noted yesterday, Louisiana essentially flipped sides in the Lousiana v. Callais case. In an earlier brief, Louisiana argued that its congressional districts were not a racial gerrymander because politics, rather than race, predominated in drawing district lines. Now… Continue reading
“Trump attacks Utah’s anti-gerrymandering ruling”
Axios:
President Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday afternoon to attack a Utah court ruling that ordered new congressional maps pursuant to an anti-gerrymandering lawsuit.
What they’re saying: Trump claimed Monday’s order by state judge Dianna Gibson is “absolutely” unconstitutional.… Continue reading
“How to End Gerrymandering”
Brendan Schneiderman in Slate on the potential of cumulative voting to curb gerrymandering:
It doesn’t have to be like this. There is a way to avoid line drawing altogether, and to do it constitutionally. Yes, the Constitution requires that the… Continue reading
“What America Can Learn from Australia”
I was honored to be a Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the University of Melbourne this summer (well, winter in Australia). The fellowship was a wonderful opportunity to get to know members of the university’s superb faculty, especially at its… Continue reading
“Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights Act”
Mark Sherman for the AP:
Louisiana on Wednesday abandoned its defense of a political map that elected two Black members of Congress and instead called on the Supreme Court to reject any consideration of race in redistricting in a case… Continue reading
California Supreme Court, Over No Noted Dissents, Will Allow Special Election over California Redistricting to Go Forward; There Will Likely Be Post Election Challenges to the Redistricting If the Measure Passes
Details via At the Lectern.
“Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits”
Texas Tribune:
Hours after the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning that more heavily favors Republicans — legislation Gov. Greg Abbott plans to “swiftly” sign into law — a lawsuit against the governor was filed, alleging… Continue reading
“Justice Dept. Broadens Inquiry Into Key Players in Russia Investigation”
NYT:
Pursuing a theory promoted by Trump loyalists, the Justice Department is investigating whether F.B.I. officials during and after the Biden administration tried to hide or secretly destroy documents that might cast doubt on the earlier inquiry into Russia’s attempt… Continue reading
“Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs”
NYT:
Silicon Valley corporations and investors, emboldened by President Trump’s embrace of the technology and crypto industries, have pledged up to $200 million to two new super PACs that are aimed at forcing out politicians whom they see as insufficiently… Continue reading
“Trump privately pushed top state lawmakers to redistrict”
WaPo:
President Donald Trump privately pushed Indiana’s top GOPlawmakers to redraw their state’s congressional maps this week, while outside allies lodged a pressure campaign, part of an increasingly urgent effort to help Republicans preserve their narrow majority in next year’s… Continue reading
“A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers”
Wired:
In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to take part in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging… Continue reading
“What to Expect Next in the Trump Administration’s Strategy to Meddle with the Vote”
New Brennan Center report:
Last Monday, President Trump posted on social media that he would sign an executive order aimed at eliminating mail voting. It would be his second executive order on elections, following a March executive order that,… Continue reading
“Pa. election conspiracy activist appointed to election integrity role at Department of Homeland Security”
WITF:
A Pennsylvania-based activist tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election is now overseeing election security matters for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Heather Honey, of Lebanon County, is serving as the deputy assistant secretary… Continue reading