Gerrymandering in America: The House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Popular Sovereignty

摘要: This book considers the political and constitutional consequences of Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004), where Supreme Court held that partisan gerrymandering challenges could no longer be adjudicated by courts. Through a rigorous scientific analysis US House district maps, authors argue bias increased dramatically in 2010 redistricting round after decision, both at national state level. From perspective, unrestrained poses critical threat to central pillar American democracy, popular sovereignty. State legislatures now effectively determine composition House. The answers Court's challenge find new standard for is constitutionally grounded legally manageable. It argues scientifically symmetry measure an appropriate legal gerrymandering, as it logically implies right individual equality can practically applied.