New York’s Highest Court made an important decision by telling the state to change how its congressional districts are drawn before the 2024 elections.
New York’s high court orders congressional district maps to be redrawn (Photo: CNN)
New York’s Court Mandates Redrawing of Congressional Maps, Potentially Shifting House Control
New York’s High Court told the state to make new congressional districts before the 2024 elections. This significant decision could change the balance of power in the U.S. House. With a 4-3 vote, the result is likely to give Democrats an edge in what is likely to be a close race for control of the U.S. House.
The New York Court of Appeals decided, which told the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission to make new districts. These will then be sent to the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval.
The court told the commission to turn in a map by February 28. This is a crucial step in the Democrats’ plan to remove key New York congressional districts important for getting a majority in the House.
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The choice follows a contentious legal battle that Democrats initiated because their party lost seats in the New York City suburbs last year, contributing to the Republicans taking control of the House. The case started when the state’s independent redistricting committee couldn’t agree on how to draw the districts for the 2022 elections. This led the state legislature to make its map.
Republicans have said the current districts are fair and shouldn’t be thrown out. Democrats, on the other hand, have called the court’s ruling a victory for democracy and the people of New York. Still, the redistricting process will likely face more legal challenges, so both parties keep a close eye on the committee’s work as they prepare for a very contentious redistricting process before the 2024 elections.
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