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Racial Data and Partisanship in Redistricting
This chapter explores the role of racial data and partisanship in redistricting, discussing whether racial gerrymandering is necessary for voting rights enforcement. It examines the arguments presented in court, including the limited availability of partisanship data and the potential reasons for relying on race. The chapter also touches upon the alleged involvement of representative Clyburn's office and Justice Kagan's questioning of the legislature's lawyer.