Supreme Court Takes New Look at Partisan Gerrymandering

At issue: How much partisanship is too much in a process that has always been manipulated by political parties in the majority?

By Pete Williams

WASHINGTON — For the second time this term, the U.S. Supreme Court considers a question that could change the nature of American politics: Is it unconstitutional for states to draw the boundary lines for voting districts in a blatantly partisan manner?

On Wednesday, the justices take up a challenge brought by Republicans in Maryland who say Democrats intentionally carved up a congressional district to get an electoral edge.

A critical issue, as was also central for a case heard last fall challenging partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin, is how much partisanship is too much in a process that has always been manipulated by political parties in the majority.

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Source: NBC News