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The Supreme Court Case that Could Upend Democracy

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Is There a Middle Position in the Supreme Court?

John Avlon: The Supreme Court is arguing that the state legislatures have exclusive authority over congressional redistricting. He says there's no need for history on this, it's just their argument. Avlon: A middle position would be to circumscribe in some way judicial review of legislature's redistricting decisions.Avlon: It wouldn't be doctrinally a middle position but represent at least 90% when for respondents, not petitioners.

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