Thursday, July 2, 2015

Victory for Democracy as Court Sides with Voters over 'Self-Dealing Legislators'

Victory for Democracy as Court Sides with Voters over 'Self-Dealing Legislators'

"The case, Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, challenged a state constitutional amendment adopted in 2000 by Arizona voters, which created a politically neutral commission drawing new boundaries for the state’s congressional districts every 10 years. Before the amendment, the state legislature, as in many states, had been responsible for setting and adjusting district lines."