Supreme Court May Weigh in on Partisan Gerrymandering Fight
Last Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a temporary stay on the redrawing of legislative maps in Ohio and Michigan. Ohio’s lower court decision, by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, sought to redraw 16 Congressional districts prior to the 2020 election. The…
Recent Judicial Opinions Override the Will of the People in Redistricting Battle
As states look to strengthen their election systems heading into the 2020 election, federal courts are handing down rulings that could significantly distract from their efforts, if not alter the electoral landscape altogether. Among the recent rulings include orders to redraw district maps in Ohio, Mississippi, Michigan, and Maryland that…
Ballot Selfies Still Prohibited in California and Michigan
Despite recent legal challenges, ballot selfies are still prohibited in California and Michigan. The ballot selfie ban in California will be revoked on January 1 but will remain in effect next Tuesday: A federal judge has denied the ACLU’s request for California voters to be allowed to take…