Ginni Thomas, the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, wanted to “target” the “most questionable”.
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
Lower Courts Lobbying SCOTUS To Rein In Partisan Gerrymandering
U.S. Supreme Court will finally decide whether federal judiciary can rein partisan gerrymanders, the lower courts aren’t waiting for the justices’ approval.
Federal Judges Declare Ohio Congressional Map Unconstitutional
A unanimous panel of federal judges declared Ohio’s Republican-drawn congressional map unconstitutional, adding to a growing number of similar cases.
An Emerging Consensus of the Lower Courts on Redistricting
An emerging consensus of the twenty-seven Michigan state house, state senate, and congressional districts about unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders.
Citizenship Questions On The Census Have No Historical Pedigree
Supreme Court will take up Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ controversial decision to collect citizenship status of everyone in country in the 2020 census.
The Elephant in the Room: Intentional Voter Suppression
Since its inception, the Roberts Court has acquiesced in—and at times even abetted—the attempts of many states to make it harder for Americans to vote.
US House Committee to Issue Census Citizenship Question Subpoenas
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has voted to issue subpoenas to Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Partisan Gerrymandering To Get Much Worse If Supreme Court Balks
What will happen in the 2020 redistricting cycle if the Supreme Court follows the advice of the defendants in the Maryland and North Carolina cases?
Bicameral Native American Voting Rights Act Introduced in Congress
U.S. Senator Tom Udall and others led a group of Senate and House Democrats in re-introducing the Native American Voting Rights Act.
Supreme Court Fight Against Partisan Gerrymandering Gathering Pace
Fight against partisan gerrymandering in Supreme court of North Carolina’s 2016 congressional districting map and Maryland’s 2011 congressional map.