Litigation
Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering
Politicians should not be allowed to draw voting maps that benefit themselves. We need to create a fair system so that voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Every ten years, states redraw their electoral districts to reflect population changes. This process should be about making sure that everyone has a voice in our government, but in some states, it has become a partisan tool to undermine our democracy.
Drawing unfair maps — a process known as gerrymandering — denies communities the representation and resources they deserve. Our work to end gerrymandering includes efforts in the courts, on the ballot, and in the legislature to ensure a just and independent process.
What We’re Doing
Michigan Litigation
Agee v. Benson Amicus Brief
Pennsylvania Litigation
Carter/Gressman v. Chapman
Minnesota Litigation
Corrie v. Simon
Litigation
Common Cause v. Trump (Census)
Take Action
Petition
Sign the Petition: We need fair, independent redistricting
Our elections should represent the will of the people, not partisan interests. We need to reform the rules to END gerrymandering – so that our government is truly of, by, and for the people.
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Recent Updates
Blog Post
Supreme Court Approves Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in South Carolina
Blog Post
Gerrymander Gazette: Stronger Together Edition
Blog Post
Gerrymander Gazette: The Badger State Miracle Edition
Related Resources
Report
The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030
Report
Charge Report: Community Redistricting Report Card
Oregon Report
Stronger Together: Native Americans’ Fight for Fair Redistricting
Fact Sheet
Moore v. Harper: Understanding the Impacts of the Decision
Press
News Clip
Democracy Docket: What Is the Future of Redistricting? Perhaps a Politician-Free Process, Experts Say
In October, the nonprofit organization released a “report card” grading states on their redistricting processes based on certain...
Democracy Docket
News Clip
PolitiFact: Social media claims mislead about Democratic vote for congressional apportionment
PolitiFact
Press Release
New Report Examines Redistricting Impact on Native American Communities Post-2020 Census
The report focuses particularly on Arizona, Alaska, South Dakota, Oregon, Minnesota, and New Mexico - states with some of the highest population share of Native Americans based on the 2020 Census. It highlights the...
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Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
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Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
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Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist