The 13-member citizen panel has been beset with bickering and accusations of bullying. Now, a commissioner is suing the group on claims it violated the Freedom of Information Act.
Michigan redistricting
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Voters Not Politicians’ bid to intervene in suit prompts fairness questions
The nonpartisan group is partnering with a Washington D.C. law center in seeking to intervene against a Republican lawsuit challenging new congressional boundaries.
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Michigan Supreme Court dismisses redistricting suit over Black representation
Political maps created by Michigan’s new independent redistricting have survived the first in a series of legal challenges.
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Michigan political districts to face third lawsuit, alleging Republican bias
League of Women Voters, other groups target Michigan House map. Groups representing Democrats and Republicans also have sued the redistricting panel.
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The Michigan redistricting panel is done mapping. Now it’s time for drama.
Commissioners swap insults, accuse the chair of bullying and vote to spend $50,000 on a documentary about themselves in the face of a nearly $1 million deficit.
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Michigan redistricting panel’s top attorney quits amid two court challenges
Julianne Pastula’s resignation came hours after oral arguments in one of the two legal challenges pending against the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on Michigan’s new redistricting maps
Bridge Michigan capitol reporter Sergio Martínez-Beltrán moderated a Zoom discussion with three experts on the state’s new electoral maps.
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Detroit caucus to court: Don’t make Blacks ‘sacrificial lamb’ of redistricting
Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments over racial composition of new districts. Makers of the maps say minorities don’t need to be in majority to elect candidates.
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Republicans sue redistricting commission over congressional map
The suit claims the districts violate the constitution because they don’t have even populations. One of the plaintiffs is challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for re-election.
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Battle brewing among Michigan Democrats over new political maps
The redrawn redistricting maps give Democrats the first chance in a generation to flip the Michigan Legislature. But Black leaders say it could happen at the expense of electing Black candidates.