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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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The Courts Don't Have the Power to Intervene in Politically Motivated Judgments

The conservatives prevailed in the argument that the courts lack the authority to intervene in politically motivated gerrymandering, giving Republican and Democrat state legislatures free rein to draw districts as they please. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit advocated for establishing standards to measure the severity of gerrymandering, but the courts chose not to intervene. This trend, combined with recent court decisions and political dynamics, raises concerns about the broader political system and the influence of the Republican Party.

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