Fighting Partisan Gerrymandering in the Supreme Court
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September 29, 2017
SCOTUS artist's rendering of Paul Smith arguing for #FairMaps. More sketches (and legal analysis) from @SCOTUSblog: http://bit.ly/2yGGLl0 pic.twitter.com/GnqYoAbKwZ
No cameras allowed at SCOTUS to capture #FairMaps arguments today, but you can watch Paul Smith lay out our case: https://youtu.be/Nmns6EShbec
The transcript of today's #FairMaps arguments before #SCOTUS has been released. Read here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-1161_bpm1.pdf …pic.twitter.com/63fRQgMzOh
“You are the only institution in the U.S. that can solve this problem” CLC's Paul Smith told SCOTUS today #fairmaps http://nyti.ms/2xOFJ9L
Hasta la vista, #gerrymandering! We must terminate extreme partisan gerrymandering! @Schwarzenegger #FairMapspic.twitter.com/dghNW8nGzA – at Supreme Court of the United States
“We must terminate gerrymandering.” #FairMapspic.twitter.com/0raHwxhm5D
Plaintiff Wendy Sue Johnsonhttps://www.pscp.tv/w/bKJRQzFheWpWZ2tNcnlMRXB8MURYR3lPak5PWVd4TTJyg5osh7x_xQDRv4znxprJ5DJw_05Pzpyn7c0XO_zd …
CLC's Paul Smith speaks to reporters outside the Supreme Court. #FairMapspic.twitter.com/hrHMuW3lL3
.@Wylecia of @LWV: #Gerrymandering is a big word, but the concept is simple. #FairMapspic.twitter.com/bLetLDUqCP – at Supreme Court of the United States
Communities of color have a lot to lose when we don't have #FairMaps . AAPI voices should be heard at the ballot box.pic.twitter.com/Wq6f6pgEls
@votevets ED, Iraq War vet says restricting freedom 2 vote & extreme partisan voting districts goes against what he fought for. #FairMapspic.twitter.com/USN1sXi8ai
.@DavidJollyFL draws connection between gerrymandering and gridlock in Congress. Common sense solutions get squashed w/out #FairMapspic.twitter.com/X9VF4kMNo3 – at Supreme Court of the United States
#FairMaps Rally outside Supreme Court during Gerrymandering Case Oral Argument – LIVE online here: http://cs.pn/2ymSzNa #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/3vZRbUJXcd
@CommonCause president @KHobertFlynn kicks off #FairMaps rally talks abt accountability.pic.twitter.com/diqIo8l9Vm
.@commoncausemd kicks off the #FairMaps rally. "Today is personal to me. Maryland is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country."pic.twitter.com/EsbwMx9i7l – at Supreme Court of the United States
Crowd is assembling for the #FairMaps rally. Starting soon!pic.twitter.com/Jn87IWcJn0 – at Supreme Court of the United States
We're live outside of the Supreme Court, here for the #FairMaps rally!https://www.pscp.tv/w/bKI2PjFheWpWZ2tNcnlMRXB8MU1ZR05Yb3lBcHZ4d9RkInCDmJ1TqPJZxPQH1_TToh3JWrgCfOg1D3iLdIT9 …
Allies getting ready for #FairMaps rally outside the Supreme Court. Thank you for helping organize, @RepresentDotUs!pic.twitter.com/iQrX4E96Pq – at Supreme Court of the United States
One hour until Whitford v Gill #FairMaps arguments begin here at Supreme Court. Lots of TV cameras ready to capture rally, remarks after.pic.twitter.com/L0oY1ZM8Mj – at Supreme Court of the United States
6 of tje Whitford plaintiffs ready to head in for oral argument! #FairMapspic.twitter.com/l8RernYo4R
Paul Smith & Gerry Hebert of @CampaignLegal just arrived at #SCOTUS. Paul will present argument in #Gerrymandering case shortly. #FairMapspic.twitter.com/K52LTdsM8Q – at Supreme Court of the United States
CLC team going into SCOTUS to fight for #FairMapspic.twitter.com/CLXrqP6ADL
People have been lining up outside the Supreme Court all night for a chance to watch #FairMaps arguments. This case could change democracy!pic.twitter.com/dbKRwpQ7MH
Massive line outside of the Supreme Court at 7:00am for #FairMaps Gill v. Whitford oral argument about partisan gerrymandering.pic.twitter.com/S4Zkw9p04W
Hoping today marks the start of a new chapter in American history. Good luck to @CampaignLegal and the #FairMaps team! #EndGerrymanderingpic.twitter.com/Vo4ptKXeuq
Poli scientist says our opposition in Gill v Whitford is misusing his research to defend #gerrymandering. #FairMaps http://ti.me/2yElcRZ
Tomorrow! If you'll be in the DC area, RSVP to rally with our #FairMaps allies here: https://www.facebook.com/events/342550562850698 … RT to spread the word.pic.twitter.com/toaTlvIrM4
Tomorrow is the big day! Oral arguments for Gill v. Whitford #gerrymandering case before the Supreme Court #Fairmaps http://nyti.ms/2xMT0gh
We see what @SenJohnMcCain and @SenWhitehouse see, too. That's why we're taking the fight for #FairMaps to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.pic.twitter.com/gRriiInmdG
Read: Gov. Arnold @Schwarzenegger thread thanking so many of our #FairMaps allies. 
Terminate #gerrymandering!https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/913784873382420480 …
Here is a simple idea: Voters should pick politicians, not the other way around. http://nyti.ms/2r7nurM #FairMaps #EndGerrymanderingNowpic.twitter.com/5mIMzWn8Uk
Ms Harris is my elementary school principal. Gerrymandering diluted her political voice http://cnn.it/2xB0HGv #fairmaps #EndGerrymanderingpic.twitter.com/XRQDbM13Hm
"#Gerrymandering is getting worse because of 3 things: better data, better computers, & more polarized electorate." https://bloom.bg/2k2lFeq
This fox is definitely only looking out for his own interests, not voters, and should in no way be in charge of that hen house. #Fairmapshttps://twitter.com/CommonCause/status/911302832120266752 …
Proud to join Rs and Ds on an amicus brief urging #SCOTUS to end gerrymandering once and for all! http://reut.rs/2jCkSR8 #FairMaps
We agree with @Schwarzenegger— #gerrymandering is corrupt, it's incorrect, and it's unfair. It's time for #FairMaps. http://nyti.ms/2fA5Czs
When everyday Americans known their vote counts no matter where they live, that's democracy. It's time for #FairMaps #EndGerrymanderingNow!pic.twitter.com/ZKGj3hA68t
Big thanks to @CommonCause & @RepresentDotUs for rallying to support #FairMaps at #SCOTUS on Oct 3. Join if you can! https://www.facebook.com/events/342550562850698/ …pic.twitter.com/0UetL0aQUT
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