US EditionNorth Carolina redistricting trial begins, with racial gerrymandering allegations the focus
- A federal trial began on June 17, 2025, in Winston-Salem to examine if North Carolina Republicans violated federal law with 2023 redistricting maps.
- The trial follows two late 2023 lawsuits alleging that GOP mapmakers illegally diluted Black voting power to enhance Republican advantages.
- The lawsuits focus on several state House, Senate, and congressional districts alleged to be racial gerrymanders undermining minority voters.
- Republican lawyers argue that the trial will not reveal any proof of racial intent, while the plaintiffs are pushing for the court to mandate a redrawing of the election district maps.
- The trial outcome could compel North Carolina Republicans to redraw maps before the 2026 elections, potentially reducing their partisan advantage.
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North Carolina redistricting trial begins, with racial gerrymandering allegations the focus
North Carolina congressional and legislative districts drawn by Republicans in 2023 that helped them retain majorities in Raleigh and Washington are in court.
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