Redistricting Roadblocks: What's at Stake When State Courts Trump the Feds The US Supreme Court's recent denial of Virginia Democrats' request to stay a state court decision on redistricting has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, but it also raises fundamental questions about the balance of power between state and federal authorities.
The case itself is a stark reminder that electoral district rules are complex and contentious.
The voter approved ballot measure in question aimed to redraw Virginia's congressional map in Democrats' favor, potentially flipping up to four seats in Congress.