U.S. Supreme Court
Jan. 24, 2012
High court tosses out Texas judges' redistricting plan
In two orders with major implications for elections in November and beyond, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday dealt blows to the federal judiciary's authority to intervene in how states create their legislative districts.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In two orders with major implications for national elections in November and beyond, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday dealt blows to the federal judiciary's authority to intervene in how states create their legislative districts.
The court unanimously struck down Texas' judge-drawn map. But the justices did not go as far as to endorse the one drafted by the GOP-controlled state ...
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