North Carolina Policy Makers Working to Redraw Voting District Maps

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer In 2019, the United Supreme Court ruled that federal judges were unauthorized to issue decisions on state-level political gerrymandering cases. This decision, however, included an opinion on states’ ability to address and rule on such issues however they see fit.  Within four months of the Supreme Court decision, North Carolina judges heard two cases regarding political gerrymandering in the state, striking down … Continue reading North Carolina Policy Makers Working to Redraw Voting District Maps

North Carolina Republicans to Comply with Gerrymandering Ruling

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer After a North Carolina legislative map was sent for legal review due to allegations of partisan manipulation, courts ruled that the districts drawn corresponded with gerrymandering and that the Republican legislature was therefore in violation of the state constitution. The maps were thrown out by the court and must be redrawn.  As of Sept. 3, Republicans have expressed that they will comply … Continue reading North Carolina Republicans to Comply with Gerrymandering Ruling