Newly Republican State Supreme Court To Rehear Voter ID, Redistricting Cases – Could Result In 4 New GOP Congressmen

The newly Republican-controlled State Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is set to rehear two major cases that could have far-reaching implications on the state’s politics. The cases involve a voter ID law and redistricting, both of which could result in four new Republican congressmen in the state.

The voter ID law, which was passed in 2012, requires all Pennsylvanians to present a valid form of identification in order to vote. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the law, arguing that it was unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect minority voters. The case made its way to the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the ACLU and struck down the law in 2014.

The redistricting case involves Pennsylvania’s congressional map, which was redrawn in 2011. The map was challenged by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, who argued that it was an unconstitutional gerrymander. The State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the League in 2018 and ordered the state to redraw the map.

Both of these cases are now set to be reheard by the newly Republican-controlled State Supreme Court. The court is now dominated by a 5-2 majority of Republican justices, which is a dramatic shift from the 4-3 majority of Democratic justices that ruled on the cases in 2014 and 2018, respectively.

The new court could potentially overturn the previous decisions in both cases. If the voter ID law is upheld, it could make it more difficult for minority voters to participate in elections. If the congressional map is not redrawn, it could give Republicans an advantage in the upcoming elections, potentially resulting in four new Republican congressmen from Pennsylvania.

The implications of these cases are far-reaching and could have a significant impact on the state’s politics. The court’s decision will be closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, as the outcome could determine the balance of power in the state.

The court is expected to hear the cases sometime in the next few months. Until then, the political implications of the court’s decision remain to be seen. Regardless of the outcome, it is certain that the newly Republican-controlled State Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will have a major impact on the state’s politics for years to come.