Government
Sep. 17, 2011
Redistricting maps face first challenge
A Republican-backed group announced Thursday it would file the first lawsuit challenging the new state Senate redistricting maps.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A Republican-backed group announced Thursday it would file the first lawsuit challenging the new state Senate redistricting maps.
Fairness & Accountability in Redistricting (FAIR) said it plans to file a writ of mandate in the state Supreme Court that will argue that maps created by the Citizens' Redistricting Commission are unconstitutional. FAIR is also gathering signatures for a voter referendum against the plan.
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