Nicholas Stephanopoulos on the Future of Legislative Redistricting
Podcast: Who holds the redistricting power?
This week, we examine an upcoming Supreme Court case that could determine the future of the legislative redistricting process and movements to reform it.
In 2000, Arizona voters passed Proposition 106, which took congressional redistricting authority—previously vested in the Arizona state legislature—and gave it to the new Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.
The commission has the power to redraw the congressional map, though there are limitations on how its members are appointed and what procedures must be followed. It is also required to allow for a public comment period after releasing its proposed congressional map.
This case will turn largely on interpretation of the Elections Clause in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution, which states that the “Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”
Read more at National Constitution Center