North Carolina Supreme Court rehears redistricting case vital to Moore v. Harper

The new conservative majority was formed North CarolinaOn Tuesday, the highest court will examine whether to reverse last year’s court decision that overturned partisan Redistricting Maps. This move could decide the fate of a high-profile case. Supreme Court As an example, elections are known as Moore v. Harper.

Experts suggest that the new 5-2 Republican-appointed majority at the state court may indicate that the justices are planning to override last year’s decision against Republican-drawn maps. The GOP leadership in the state appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the nine justices for their opinions on a controversial legal theory that alarms Democratic election lawyers.

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Republicans not only wanted the Supreme Court to restore redistricting map, but they also demanded that the court adopt so-called independent state legislature Theory: This would prohibit state courts from reviewing legislative actions in relation to federal elections, and allow legislators unlimited power over voting rules or redistricting.

Democratic election lawyers like Marc Elias The ISL theory has been rejected by the Supreme Court. Republicans argued that it would lead to new restrictions that could hinder fair elections. Republicans argued that it would allow activist state courts to make decisions about legislative matters.

During December arguments the U.S. Supreme Court’s 3-1 Republican-appointed majority Appearances were sympathetic North Carolina’s GOP attempted to overturn the state court decision, but seemed hesitant to embrace ISL theory.

The Supreme Court asked all parties to the case to provide feedback by March 20, on whether the highest court had jurisdiction. Harper v. Hall.

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If the Supreme Court rules that it is not competent to rule, MooreThe court could decide to dismiss the case immediately without issuing a ruling.

North Carolina’s highest court will host oral arguments Livestreamed 12.45 p.m.