Jun 14, 2019 | Civil Rights
Policy Summary: On June 3, 2019, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced a pledge that future political candidates at the federal and local level can commit to upcoming campaigns. The pledge states: “For too long, partisan gerrymandering...
Dec 6, 2018 | Civil Rights
Brief #72—Civil Rights Policy Summary In the aftermath of the 2018 midterm elections which saw the Democratic Party make significant gains with additional seats in the House of Representatives and the number of state governorships, state legislators in four swing...
Sep 22, 2018 | Civil Rights
Brief #62—Civil Rights Policy Summary On November 6, 2018, Proposition 4 in Utah and Amendments Y and Z in Colorado will be on the ballot to vote on for residents of each state. Proposition 4 in Utah is known as the Independent Redistricting Commission...
Jun 24, 2018 | Civil Rights
Brief #44—Civil Rights Policy Summary On September 12, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that temporarily prevented implementation of a federal district court ruling that found state electoral districts in Texas were illegally drawn to...
Sep 24, 2017 | Civil Rights
Upcoming Supreme Court Case Policy Summary On September 12, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that temporarily prevented implementation of a federal district court ruling that found state electoral districts in Texas were illegally drawn to...
