The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving whether Ohio’s rules for cleaning up its voter rolls
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.
Six Lawsuits Still Taking Aim at NC Redistricting Plan
There are six pending lawsuits that could add to pressure for a fair redistricting plan for North Carolina
PODCAST: On the SCOTUS Ruling on North Carolina’s Redistricting
The Brennan Center’s Wendy Weiser talks about the repercussions of the redistricting ruling
An Update on the State of American Redistricting Litigation
Many states are seeing rulings on redistricting cases including at the country’s Supreme Court
Why Supreme Court’s Clarence Thomas Switched Sides on Redistricting
The 5 – 3 majority was made up of Kagan, Justices Ginsburg, Bryer, Sotomayor, and Clarence Thomas
Why the Supreme Court’s NC Redistricting Decision is Huge
The recent Supreme Court decision may set a new standard for redistricting reformers across the nation
SCOTUS Preserves Campaign Finance Limits for State and Local Parties
Supreme Court upheld the authority of Congress to place limits on the size of campaign contributions
North Carolina Congressional District Maps Rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected two North Carolina congressional district maps
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Big Money Gifts to Parties
New Justice Gorsuch dissents as Supreme Court upholds ban on big money gifts to parties
The Importance of Judicial Review in Checks and Balances
Another opening in the Supreme Court, and another round of checks and balances drama will take place