Sunday’s main march was held in Wisconsin, where upcoming elections could determine the state Supreme Court’s power balance and future abortion rights.
Tag: U.S. Supreme Court
Posted inFact briefs
Can Wisconsin redraw its legislative and congressional maps before the next census?
Yes. In League of United Latin American Citizens v. Perry, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled there are no provisions in the Constitution or federal law prohibiting states from redrawing their congressional or legislative maps at any time. However, they must redistrict at least every 10 years after the national census is completed.
Posted inDemocracy on the Ballot, Government
Wisconsin candidates sharply divided along partisan lines on abortion rights
This year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade has elevated abortion as a key election issue. ‘Personhood’ may be the next battle.