Prohibiting Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting
This act aims to limit changes to congressional district boundaries. It means that once districts are drawn after a census, they cannot be redrawn again within the decade, unless a court mandates such changes. This seeks to ensure stability and predictability in the electoral process, affecting how citizens are represented in Congress.
Key points
Limits on redistricting: Congressional districts can only be redrawn once per decade after a census.
Exceptions to the prohibition: Redrawing is allowed only if a court requires it to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act.
No impact on state/local elections: The act does not affect how states draw districts or conduct elections for state or local offices.
Status:
Expired
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