Dems score big: Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new maps
OAN’s Sophia Flores
2:57 PM – Friday, December 22, 2023
Christmas came early this year for Wisconsin Democrats as the left-leaning Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps.
On Friday, in a vote of 4-3, the court approved the decision to create newly-drawn district boundary lines.
Democrats argued that the legislative maps are not constitutional since the districts drawn are not contiguous. Additionally, they argued that the Supreme Court had violated the separation of powers doctrine.
“Because the current state legislative districts contain separate, detached territory and therefore violate the constitution’s contiguity requirements, we enjoin the Wisconsin Elections Commission from using the current legislative maps in future elections,” Justice Jill Karofksy wrote for the majority.
Previously, liberal Justice Janet Janet Protasiewicz has gone as far as to call the GOP-drawn maps “unfair” and even “rigged.”
The lawsuit to redistrict the boundary lines was filed the day after the court flipped to a Democrat majority, back in August.
Republicans from the Badger State have power in passing maps that Governor Tony Evers (D-Wis.) will sign, as Wisconsin is a Republican-controlled Legislature. However, he vetoed the current map.
The court announced that it will begin adopting the remedial maps so that they can be used for the upcoming 2024 election.
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What challenges do Republicans face in crafting new maps that comply with the court’s ruling and receive approval from both the court and the Democratic governor
Title: Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
Introduction:
On December 22, 2023, the left-leaning Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered an early Christmas gift to Democrats in Wisconsin by voting to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps. The decision, approved by a vote of 4-3, entails the creation of newly-drawn district boundary lines. Democrats had challenged the constitutionality of the maps, arguing that they violated contiguity requirements and the separation of powers doctrine. This landmark ruling has significant implications for Wisconsin’s political landscape and upcoming elections.
Background:
Wisconsin Democrats have long contended that the Republican-drawn maps were unfair and rigged. Liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz had even publicly criticized them as such. The lawsuit to redistrict the boundary lines was filed shortly after the court flipped to a Democrat majority in August.
Court Ruling:
In her majority opinion, Justice Jill Karofksy wrote that the current state legislative districts contained separate and detached territory, thus violating the constitution’s contiguity requirements. As a result, the court ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to refrain from using the current legislative maps in future elections. The ruling effectively declared the Republican-drawn maps unconstitutional.
Implications and Reactions:
The overturn of the maps has immense implications for Wisconsin’s political landscape. With Governor Tony Evers being a Democrat and the state legislature under Republican control, passing new maps that comply with the court’s ruling is crucial. While the governor has the power to veto these maps, it remains to be seen how the political dynamics will unfold.
Looking ahead:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has announced its intention to adopt remedial maps in time for the upcoming 2024 election. These new maps will be used to ensure fair representation and address the concerns raised by Democrats regarding the previous maps. Consequently, all eyes will be on the court’s redistricting process and its impact on the state’s future political landscape.
Conclusion:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Republican-drawn legislative maps sends a powerful message about fairness and adherence to constitutional requirements. Democrats celebrate the ruling as a victory for Wisconsin’s democracy, while Republicans face the challenge of crafting new maps that receive approval from both the court and the governor. As the state prepares for the 2024 election, all stakeholders will closely monitor the redistricting process and its implications for political representation in Wisconsin.
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