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How Constitutional Courts Intervene in Electoral Boundary Disputes
Quick fact
In the U.S., the Supreme Court has ruled that extreme partisan gerrymandering is not a federal constitutional issue, but it has struck down maps on racial gerrymandering and equal protection grounds. However, in some countries, constitutional courts actively review electoral boundaries for fairness.
Why this is interesting
When politicians draw the electoral map, they often choose their voters rather than the other way around. But what happens when a court steps in to redraw the lines?