NC Supreme Court Allows Partisan Gerrymandering by GOP Lawmakers

The North Carolina Supreme Court, now with a Republican majority, has reversed a previous ruling by the Democratic majority that declared the state's legislative and congressional maps as illegal gerrymanders. The new ruling allows the Republican-controlled State Legislature to draw new maps skewed in their favor for elections in 2024. The court also overturned two decisions that had reined in the legislature's ability to restrict voting rights. Legal experts say the decision highlights the increasing influence of politics in court decisions.