The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting

The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting

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Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the complexities of redistricting, highlighting the potential for non-political entities and computer technology to offer unbiased solutions. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled that partisan gerrymandering claims are political questions beyond federal court jurisdiction. The video also examines recent scrutiny of racial gerrymandering in states like Georgia and Alabama, and the impact of demographic changes on House representation. It concludes with a reflection on the ongoing challenges of gerrymandering and poses a thinking question about its practices.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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