Gerrymandering Archives

Ohio Supreme Court Allows GOP’s Characterization of Gerrymandering Amendment to Remain on Ballot Initiative

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of Republicans' characterization of a ballot initiative that promotes gerrymandering in the state. The GOP's controversial language describing the Issue 1 redistricting amendment to the state's constitution may remain on the ballot with few changes, the Columbus Dispatch reported. In the language for…

Supreme Court Sends ‘Racial Gerrymandering’ Case Back to Arkansas

The United States Supreme Court has decided not to rule on a dispute over alleged "racial gerrymandering" in Arkansas. The SCOTUS ordered a lower court to reconsider its ruling in the case. The Supreme Court's decision is a setback for liberal groups challenging the state's Republican-drawn districts. A three-judge appeals…

Supreme Court Rules against Racial Gerrymandering Claims in South Carolina

The United States Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 against the proposition that South Carolina's congressional district map was racially biased. In a significant legal decision, the justices concluded that the redistricting was driven by party politics, not racial discrimination. The controversy centered on South Carolina's redrawing of its congressional districts…

Supreme Court: State Lawmakers Do Not Have Exclusive Control over Elections

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that state lawmakers do not have exclusive control when it comes to how federal elections are carried out. In the key decision, the SCOTUS ruled Tuesday that judges do have the power to override state legislatures regarding elections. At issue in Moore v.…

GOP Scores Big Win as NC Supreme Court Reverses Decision on ‘Partisan Gerrymandering’

The North Carolina state Supreme Court has just handed a major victory to Republicans. The court reversed a previous decision on “partisan gerrymandering.” The move is a big win for the GOP as it sets up an opportunity for Republican gains in the U.S. House of Representatives. When the previous…

Maryland Judge Drops Hammer on Democrats, Strikes Down US House Map as Illegal Gerrymandering

A Maryland judge has dropped the hammer on Democrats by ruling that the new U.S. House district maps are illegal gerrymandering. The court's decision comes as another huge blow to the Democrat Party as they face a likely red wave in the November midterm elections. Judge Lynne Battaglia struck down…