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10 Things You Should Know About Redistricting (Blog)

10/5/2020

Every 10 years, after the collection of the decennial census data, states redraw their state and congressional district lines. Here are 10 things you should know about it works.

The Fight for Fair Maps: In the Trenches and on the Ballot (Blog)

9/17/2020

Whether on the ballot in 2020 or beyond, Leagues are continuing to work towards meaningful redistricting reform in their states. Let’s meet the Leagues leading this work!

Ruling Halts LWV of Arkansas Fair Maps Initiative (Press Release)

9/16/2020

A federal judge ruled in Miller v. Thurston that 150,000 signatures collected for a ballot measure that would create an independent redistricting commission in the state were invalid.

Arkansas Voters File Lawsuit to Count Petition Signatures (Press Release)

9/2/2020

LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit seeking to reinstate the Arkansas Voters First ballot initiative calling for a constitutional amendment establishing a fair, citizen-led redistricting process on the…

The Hill: Pandemic imperils redistricting reform efforts (News Clips)

7/22/2020

The coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption for redistricting reform in states where groups have attempted to use the ballot initative process to reform the redistricting process.

COVID-19, the Census, and Redistricting (Blog)

5/27/2020

Because of COVID-19, the Census has been forced to propose changes to its operating timeline and the dates for sending data regarding apportionment and redistricting.

Six months into People Powered Fair Maps (Blog)

5/14/2020

A year ago SCOTUS declined to set a standard to rein in partisan gerrymandering, leading to the launch of our nationwide fair maps campaign. Here's where we are six months in.

2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog)

1/3/2020

Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.

AP: Backers offer amendments to Nevada redistricting measure (News Clips)

12/22/2019

LWV of Nevada defends its fair maps ballot initiative from a legal challenge.

ABC News: Groups answer Supreme Court with million-dollar push to counter gerrymandering (News Clips)

9/5/2019

This story was originally published by ABC News. After a setback at the Supreme Court earlier this year, advocates for what they see as…