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The more authoritarian Trump becomes, the more he provokes effective opposition.| The American Prospect
Vice President JD Vance and several White House officials visited Indiana on Thursday to pressure state legislators into redistricting.| NewsOne
It would override the independent redistricting commission voters approved to end exactly this kind of political manipulation The post The folly of Newsom’s redistricting plans appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
The more authoritarian Trump becomes, the more he provokes effective opposition.| The American Prospect
In new research, Kenneth Coriale, Ethan Kaplan, and Daniel Kolliner show how the Republican Party has benefited more from redistricting and gerrymandering. Their research has important implications for political power and representation in today’s era of razor-thin Congressional majorities. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — As the New Hanover County Board of Education narrows in on projects for a bond and digests its recent state report card, which noted a rise in the district’s low-performing…| Port City Daily
Texas lawmakers could redraw the state's congressional maps during the ongoing special session. President Donald Trump has said he wants to pick up five more seats through a map redraw.| KERA News
Workers and community groups are taking their fight to the Missouri Capitol, protesting what they call an illegal power grab to redraw congressional maps. The action follows Labor Day rallies in Kansas City and St. Louis, where thousands opposed changes they say threaten workers’ rights and democracy.| KRCU Public Radio
On Tue., June 3, Tarrant County commissioners will vote on a new redistricting map, one that could disenfranchise thousands of current and future Black and Latino voters locally and consolidate Republican power. The predominantly Republican commissioners court believes that Republican leadership is responsible for the county’s growth and prosperity. They argue that Republican leadership is…| Fort Worth Weekly
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the House convening on Friday, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said they will return to Austin when their “conditions are met.” House Speaker Dustin Burrows scheduled the House to convene at 10 am Friday. If no quorum is met, the House and Senate will adjourn sine die and Gov. […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to have the Department of Justice investigate Texas House Democrats, Political Action Committees and special interest groups for potential violations of federal public corruption and election law. Ten days ago, more than 50 House Democrats fled Texas to deny the […]| The Hayride
WWL-TV has a piece up on a much-reported development in the Callais v Louisiana case at the Supreme Court which holds the promise of a potential end to court-enforced racial gerrymandering in congressional and other districts. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that Oct. 15 is the date when justices are expected to hear additional arguments […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting the court remove 13 Texas House Democrats. from office “Aligned parties are encouraged to consolidate their briefing to the extent practicable. The briefs should address all issues before the Court, including the import of […]| The Hayride
Trump wants the Census Bureau to exclude undocumented immigrants, a move experts say would face legal, logistical, and constitutional hurdles.| Maryland Daily Record
The map may produce a ‘dummymander’ that threatens more GOP incumbents than Democratic ones.| The American Prospect
A judge found that the Chattanooga City Council violated the Open Meetings Act in developing its new voting district maps in 2021 and 2022. The city's arguments that closed meetings were simply "informational" and contained no deliberations or decision-making was refuted by evidence that included council members own comments about the process. In addition, the judge found that serial meetings held by city staff with each council member to get approval of a proposed map before presenting it in...| Tennessee Coalition for Open Government
Unfair redistricting worsens public health outcomes, while fair redistricting can help communities better address inequities in public health.| State Innovation Exchange
