Partisan Gerrymandering: Supreme Court Provides Guidance on Standing and Maintains Legal Status Quo
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This report discusses the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Gill v. Whitford. On June 18, 2018 the Supreme Court ruled that in order to establish standing to sue upon a claim of unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering on the basis of vote dilution, challengers must allege injuries to their interests as voters in individual districts. Topics discussed include Supreme Court precedent, case background, and implications for the future.
Date:
July 2, 2018
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department