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In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS rejected the notion that state legislatures have unlimited power to determine the rules for federal elections and draw partisan congressional maps without interference from state courts.

How much effect will this have on existing congressional maps and upcoming elections?

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[–] TechyDad@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I agree. The Republicans control enough state legislatures that saying "state legislatures can just declare who the winner is despite the vote tally" would mean a permanent Republican House and Senate majority (with the Senate majority filibuster proof) and a permanent Republican presidency.

Thankfully, any such ambitions to subvert democracy in this manner have been paused for now.

Note, paused and not stopped. I'm sure the Republicans will try to find another way to present this to get the Supreme Court to approve of it. This is a win in a battle, but the war is far from over.