Law
Why Partisan Gerrymandering Litigation Creates Conflicting Standards Across State Courts
Quick fact
Since the U.S. Supreme Court's 2019 ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause declared partisan gerrymandering claims nonjusticiable in federal courts, the only remaining venue is state court—and each state's constitution and precedents produce widely differing standards.
Why this is interesting
Two states can challenge the same partisan gerrymander, yet one court may strike it down while the other upholds it. Why does the legal outcome depend so heavily on the state?