Special Session
The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court.
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redistricting stories
Special Session
The NRF was an early supporter of the plaintiffs in Caster v. Allen, which was consolidated into Allen v. Milligan.
Featured Opinion
The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness.
Special Session
With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14.
Special Session
When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed.
Legislature
The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court.
Legislature
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
Legislature
The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.
Special Session
Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”
Featured Opinion
Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned.