Analysis & Commentary
Redistricting
Supreme Court Preview: Future of the Voting Rights Act
In advance of the Supreme Court's latest session, the Brennan Center calls attention to two important cases that could impact the future of the Voting Rights Act.
Authored by: Sidney S. Rosdeitcher and William J. Taylor, Jr.
– 01/05/12
On Capital Tonight, Brennan Center Urges LATFOR to Follow Law
The Brennan Center's Wendy Weiser appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the decision by New York's task force on reapportionment, known as LATFOR, not to comply with the law ending prison-based gerrymandering.
– 07/28/11
Communities of Interest
This summary captures the provisions of state law that require consideration of “communities of interest.”
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 11/26/10
Letter to Mayor Koch on New York Uprising Proposals
On April 28, 2010 the Brennan Center wrote a letter to Mayor Koch regarding New York Uprising’s proposal to promote non-partisan, independent redistricting in New York.
– 04/28/10
California’s Redistricting Process
This analyzes California's current redistricting process that was modified significantly by a 2008 ballot initiative.
– 04/12/10
Analysis of Michigan’s HB 5914
An analysis of a proposed statute in Michigan that would give the primary state legislative redistricting authority to the Legislative Service Bureau. This legislation does not affect congressional districts.
– 04/12/10
Analysis of Illinois’ Fair Map Amendment
Justin Levitt analyzes Illinois' Fair Map Amendment.
– 04/07/10
Analysis of Illinois 2010 Redistricting Proposals
An analysis of 2010 redistricting legislation in Illinois, SC 121.
– 04/07/10
Redistricting in California
Guidelines for choosing the state redistricting auditors for California. Process, Powerpoint presentation, and criteria….
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 03/04/10