05.23.2016

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General News

Perkins Coie secured a unanimous victory in the U.S. Supreme Court, cementing a win for several Virginia voters previously obtained from a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court of Virginia, which found Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District to be an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. 


 Media Coverage

Justices Let Court-Imposed Redistricting Stand in Virginia
The New York Times

Supreme Court leaves in place Va. redistricting decision, rejects GOP lawmakers’ challenge
 Washington Post

Supreme Court upholds Virginia redistricting
USA Today

Republicans Lose at U.S. High Court on Virginia Voting Map
Bloomberg Politics

Supreme Court Ruling Blocks Republican Redistricting Challenge
Roll Call

Roles of Race and Partisanship in Legislative Maps Argued at Supreme Court
The New York Times

Supreme Court Skeptical of Virginia Congressman’s Claim of Right to Favorable Voting Map
The Wall Street Journal

Supreme Court may decide against Va. Republicans in redistricting fight
Washington Post

Supreme Court's liberals flex their muscles
USA TODAY

Supreme Court likely to reject GOP appeal over Virginia districts
Maryland Daily Record

Justices likely to reject GOP appeal over Virginia districts
Richmond.com

SCOTUS Questions Standing in Va. Redistricting Fight
Courthouse News Service