Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Supreme Court to review Texas political map

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court decided Monday to hear a group of cases involving a Texas redistricting plan that gave the GOP six additional congressional seats. Justices will likely hear the cases in April to consider whether redrawing the districts reduced minority voting strength. The cases also involve the question of whether courts can remedy excessive gerrymandering and if states can redraw congressional maps twice in the same decade when a valid plan exists. Entire article on CNN.com.

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