Court: North Carolina District Maps Unconstitutionally Gerrymandered

A panel of judges ruled that North Carolina's legislative maps are unconstitutional due to gerrymandering favoring Republicans. The maps must be redrawn before the 2020 elections. Previous maps from 2011 and 2017 were also deemed unconstitutional for racial and partisan reasons. Republican leader Phil Berger announced he would not appeal the decision and will begin drawing new maps. Democratic leaders view the ruling as a victory for democracy. The court has given the legislature two weeks to create new maps, with the possibility of rescheduling elections if deadlines are not met.

How did the judges describe the impact of the carefully crafted maps on election outcomes?

What did the panel of judges rule regarding the maps drawn in 2011?

What was the response of North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger to the court's ruling?

What did the North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin express about the ruling?

What actions did the judges indicate they could take if new maps are not drawn in time?