.@CommonCauseNC holding press conference outside of court with League of Women’s Voters. @myfox8 #ncga #ncpolpic.twitter.com/Om4yRoTOSq
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Emmet Bonerent with
@CommonCause says this ruling will set major precedent for political#gerrymandering across the country.#ncga#ncpolpic.twitter.com/evXwmUwWFCShow this thread -
Gonna do my best to sum up arguments from
#NCGA vs Plaintiffs on#FairMaps case. Standby...pic.twitter.com/QKUtkH7psQShow this thread -
#FairMaps trial is about NC’s Congressional districts. Plaintiffs say lines drawn to favor GOP, violating Dem voter’s constitutional rights.pic.twitter.com/cyPkRhwKY0
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Greensboro is 1 of largest Dem cities in the state, yet line is drawn in the middle to split voters up. Plaintiff calls this
#gerrymanderingpic.twitter.com/aNxSr6SJW2
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There’s been several rulings on
#gerrymandering based on race, but no clear ruling setting precedent based on political view. It’s unclear.pic.twitter.com/PvAlaENGZTShow this thread -
Under state law, the
#NCGA passes congressional maps. Since@NCGOP has a supermajority, they draw lines (as long as it’s not based on race).pic.twitter.com/tbiE8vExXdShow this thread -
Plaintiffs say drawing lines based on politics violates voters 1st and 14th Amendment rights (equal protection).
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#NCGA says people vote based on candidates, not necessarily party affiliation. Politics is unpredictable, there are too many factors.pic.twitter.com/yXLpWIhozwShow this thread -
Keep in mind this trial spanded days with people (MUCH smarter than I) giving far more complicated arguments. Can’t be fit into 140 char.pic.twitter.com/4W70Ks9aHe
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