https://populistpress.com/supreme-court-steps-in-with-huge-update-on-landmark-election-case-2/

The Supreme Court of the United States recently made a major decision in a landmark election case that could have significant implications for the future of voting rights. On June 15th, the court issued an order in the case of Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, which was brought by the Arizona state legislature in 2013. The case challenged the constitutionality of Arizona’s independent redistricting commission, which was created by a ballot initiative in 2000.

The commission is tasked with redrawing congressional and state legislative districts every 10 years to ensure fair representation for all citizens. The Arizona state legislature argued that the commission violated the U.S. Constitution’s Elections Clause, which gives state legislatures the exclusive power to regulate congressional elections.

The Supreme Court’s decision is a major victory for voting rights advocates. The court’s order allows the commission to continue its work of redrawing congressional and state legislative districts in Arizona. This means that the commission will be able to continue to ensure that all citizens of Arizona are fairly represented in the state’s congressional and state legislative districts.

The Supreme Court’s decision also has implications for other states. The court’s order could be seen as a signal to other states that independent redistricting commissions are constitutional. This could lead to more states creating independent redistricting commissions in the future, which could help ensure fair representation for all citizens.

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Arizona case is an important step in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair representation for all citizens. The court’s order allows the independent redistricting commission in Arizona to continue its work, and could potentially lead to more states creating independent redistricting commissions in the future. This decision is a major victory for voting rights advocates and could have a lasting impact on the future of voting rights in the United States.