In 2014, New Yorkers voted to make partisan gerrymandering unconstitutional in their state. Yesterday, the state's highest court honored that. We need more state courts to follow suit where their state constitutions also require #FairMaps (e.g. FL). campaignlegal.org/update/lessons…

I'm proud to have fought for #FairMaps in both WI and my home state of MI with the wonderful Mark Gaber @douglaspoland Mel Barnes and countless others on behalf of voters. Watch Campaign Legal Center's new video comparing the redistricting processes in both states.

The John Lewis #NYVRA just passed the New York General Assembly, and his headed to the Governor’s desk! While Congress fails to act on voting rights, states like NY are acting on their own. Good day!

There is no serious dispute that Louisiana voters of color are being denied the equal opportunity to elect by the failure of the Louisiana legislature to provide a second opportunity district, and now SCOTUS’s endorsement of the legislature’s open violation of federal law.

This is HUGE news with potentially HUGE consequences for our democracy. The Q in this case is whether state courts may protect voting rights in federal elections on the basis of state constitutions.

*stands up and applauds, crying* “states that are passing the most restrictive laws around abortion are also the states that are preventing people from voting…[these laws] do not reflect the will of the people.”

Today I voted in the first election under Michigan’s new election maps. Surreal to know I had a hand in drawing, enacting, and defending my new, un-gerrymandered districts. After two years of hard work by so many people, we really did THAT! Redistricting Michigan #MI20 #MI11 #MI13

It’s Election Day in Chicago again! Vote now at your assigned precinct polling place or one of 51 vote centers today until 7:00pm! To find your voter info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/en/your-voter-… 🗳️

Polls are open until 8PM. Beat the bad weather and go vote NOW. Find your polling place at MyVote.WI.gov #BeAVoter #ProtectOurFreedoms #SCOWIS

After decades of vote dilution and the long-lasting impacts of discrimination, Latino voters in the Yakima Valley will finally have an equal opp to elect state legislators who are responsive to their concerns. Proud to be part of this team, and congrats to our amazing clients!

Gerry was a voracious fighter for democracy and representation, and a wonderful mentor and colleague. He was truly an inspiration for all lawyers, and I am lucky to have worked with him. He will be sorely missed but constantly remembered as we continue the fight in his name.

NEW: A Better Wisconsin releases comprehensive poll showing Wisconsin voters oppose Robin Vos & GOP scheme to impeach Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz by a 24-point margin. That's twice as many points as her 11-point victory in April that Vos and Republicans are trying to undo.

NEWS: Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in Wisconsin ahead of the 2024 election.

VICTORY! The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s legislative maps as unconstitutional — a win for Wisconsinites & for our democracy. We celebrate this victory with our clients & partners Law Forward, Harvard Election Law Clinic, @Stafford_Law & Arnold & Porter: madison.com/news/state-reg…

BREAKING: Supreme Court has DENIED cert for the case alleging that the Washington State Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. Huge victory for everyone relying on SVRAs to promote minroity representation! supremecourt.gov/orders/courtor…

CLC's new report on redistricting commissions in the 2021 cycle and lessons learned for future cycles has been (literally) years in the making. Excited for this resource to be out there for grassroots leaders and legislators looking to reform redistricting in their states.

Big win for Utah voters in the fight for #FairMaps! Here is the UT Supreme Court's decision: campaignlegal.org/document/utah-…

BREAKING NEWS: Today, the Utah Supreme Court upheld Utah voters’ constitutional right to reform their government. This is a major victory for our clients, Mormon Women for Ethical Government and LWV of Utah, and Utah voters!! Full decision here: campaignlegal.org/document/utah-…

VICTORY: Utah court rules that proposed Amendment D - which would eliminate Utahns' constitutional right to alter their government through initiatives without government interference - is VOID. Ballot language found misleading and inaccurate and legislature failed to publish text