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.

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