Convergence and Divergence of Gerrymandering Theories

I noted a couple days ago that Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District is unconstitutional under the Benisek plaintiffs’ district-specific test, while Maryland’s congressional map is also (probably) unlawful under the Whitford plaintiffs’ statewide test. (The Benisek test requires discriminatory intent with … Continue reading Convergence and Divergence of Gerrymandering Theories