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When the Court Shrugs and Power Consolidates
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow California’s mid-decade redistricting alters the political landscape by endorsing partisan map redraws outside the traditional census cycle. This ruling raises concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, as it encourages aggressive partisan strategies that could undermine voter representation and weaken faith in the electoral system.
