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Supreme Court to hear case on the use of race when drawing congressional districts
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a case originating in Louisiana, Louisiana v. Callais, centered around when and how legislatures should consider race when drawing congr...

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Supreme Court Signals Democrats’ Days Of Drawing Up Congressional Districts By Race Might Be Over
Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map
In Louisiana Voting Case, US Supreme Court Ponders a 'Colorblind' Constitution
U.S. Supreme Court justices are facing the question of whether the U.S. Constitution should be seen as colorblind - even when remedies are sought under civil rights law for racial discrimination.

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Supreme Court seems likely to limit race-based electoral districts under Voting Rights Act. Follow live updates.
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Supreme Court hears Louisiana's Voting Rights Act Case: Here's how the arguments went
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, the Baton Rouge Democrat elected last year in the majority-minority district at the center of Louisiana v Callais and Robinson v Callais, said after the two and half hour heari...

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Could a Supreme Court Ruling on Election Maps Affect the Midterms? Timing Matters.

A prohibition on the use of race in drawing electoral districts could allow states to redraw legislative lines before voting begins next year.

NC Republicans draw Don Davis out of his district in attempt to take 11th seat

NC Republicans released a new map that moves Rep. Don Davis’ home out of his district and gives their party a strong chance to secure an extra seat.

Architect of Texas’ congressional redistricting says he ‘never’ uses race to draw maps

The architect of Texas’ mid-decade redistricting plan said on Tuesday he did not use racial data to design the map that could net Republicans five seats
Los Angeles Times

They worked hard to draw fair political maps. How do they feel about Newsom undoing them?

Members of California’s voter-created redistricting commission differ over an attempted gerrymander. They share a deep pride in their even-handedness, which took more than a year of effort. For Patricia Sinay, one of the highlights of her life was ...

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NC GOP push to redistrict congressional map, Democrats concerned it will weaken voters’ influence

North Carolina Republicans say they want to draw a new congressional map for the Tar Heel State. GOP Leaders described it as an effort to protect President Donald Trump’s agenda. “I commend our legislative leaders for being proactive and taking this step,
The Washington Post

California passes first bill to draw new congressional maps

The California Assembly passed the first bill aimed at drawing new congressional maps on Aug. 21, as Democrats try to counter a Republican effort in Texas.
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Cleveland wants resident input on new ward maps with two fewer council seats

Cleveland residents will give input on new City Council ward maps and even have the chance to draw their own, President Blaine Griffin told constituents at the Glenville Recreation Center Wednesday evening. Why it matters: New maps will be in place for ...
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