After a Supreme Court ruling, expect even more gerrymandering
A recent Supreme Court ruling has raised concerns about increased gerrymandering in U.S. congressional redistricting. The decision comes amid several states adopting new congressional maps. Experts warn the ruling may weaken protections against partisan manipulation of voting districts.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued a major ruling affecting redistricting practices.
- ▪Several states are currently passing new congressional maps.
- ▪The ruling may limit federal oversight of partisan gerrymandering.
- ▪Redistricting is a key factor in determining electoral fairness and representation.
- ▪Critics argue the decision could enable more extreme gerrymandering in future elections.
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Politics After a Supreme Court ruling, expect even more gerrymandering May 1, 20264:45 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Ashley Lopez , Hansi Lo Wang Where we are with redistricting Listen · 5:51 5:51 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5806320/nx-s1-9753433" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> It's felt like a head-spinning week on the topic of redistricting. We take stock after a major Supreme Court ruling and yet another state passing a new congressional map. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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