Tag: Redistricting

Republicans in both states hold majorities in their respective congressional delegations. (AP Photo/Gary Robertson)

Supreme Court to hear case on race impact on redistricting

Al Weaver · December 3, 2016 3:49 pm

A federal court ruled Tuesday that 28 of North Carolina's state House and Senate districts were constructed in a way that violated the Constitution. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Federal court: NC must redraw 28 districts, redo state elections

Anna Giaritelli · November 30, 2016 2:39 am

A federal court ruled Monday the new districts drawn by Wisconsin's Republican-led Assembly are unconstitutional, according to a report. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)

Court rules Wisconsin redistricting unconstitutional

Kyle Feldscher · November 21, 2016 9:03 pm

The Supreme Court kicks off oral arguments in its October term on Tuesday. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

These are the cases that will define new Supreme Court term

Ryan Lovelace · October 4, 2016 4:01 am

There just isn't doubt about the consequences for the Supreme Court of a Clinton win. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

When Hillary’s Supreme Court decides redistricting cases

Hugh Hewitt · September 11, 2016 9:00 pm

Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., became the third congressman and second Republican on Tuesday to be ousted in a primary this year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Eight-term GOP congressman loses primary

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2016 12:33 am

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the three House lawmakers didn't have standing to challenge a 2013 redistricting plan an earlier court found unconstitutional because it resulted in racial gerrymandering. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court throws out GOP redistricting challenge

Robert King · May 23, 2016 4:13 pm

Rep. Corrine Brown argued that the current map violated federal voting laws. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)

Florida court rejects Dem push to change congressional map

Kelly Cohen · April 19, 2016 3:35 pm

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can count everyone, not just eligible voters, in drawing voting districts. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Supreme Court bolsters Latinos’ political influence in the U.S.

Associated Press · April 4, 2016 6:57 pm

"We hold, based on constitutional history, this court's decisions, and longstanding practice, that a state may draw its legislative districts based on total population," Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court rejects effort to draw district lines based on voter population

Joel Gehrke · April 4, 2016 4:39 pm

What Scalia’s death means for the biggest Supreme Court cases

adam-gustafson · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

"There is a geographic mandate [to the proposal], and in some ways you already have that under existing law, but it hasn't been very effective," Alan Grayson said. (AP Photo)

Alan Grayson wants a constitutional amendment to ban gerrymandering

Curt Mills · January 18, 2016 5:01 am