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Virginia Supreme Court clears way for voters to counter GOP gerrymanders

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled, for the second time, that voters can decide whether the state can redraw its congressional map — clearing the way for a referendum that, if successful, could help counter GOP gerrymanders…

In sudden reversal, Trump DOJ moves to revive retaliation cases against law firms

After abandoning its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting major law firms, the Justice Department abruptly reversed itself and asked a federal appeals court to let it continue defending the retaliatory orders.

SCOTUS halts redraw of New York district found to have discriminated against minority voters

In a blow to voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday temporarily blocked a New York court order that required the state to redraw its 11th Congressional District.