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Last month's Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to draw maps that dilute the power of voters of color. That doesn't change the fact it's discriminatory and undemocratic for politicians to manipulate elections through redistricting. Our Voting Right Project director shares the latest.

aclu.orgWhat Is Redistricting and Why Is It Important?A recent Supreme Court decision is putting a renewed spotlight on redistricting — learn more about it and how some lawmakers are attempting redraw maps to disenfranchise voters.

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Maybe y'all can answer this question: Historically, under what legal theories and justifications is partisan gerrymandering held not violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment, which says, "[No state shall] deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws"?