Gerrymandering

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a specific political party or group.

1. Benisek v. Lamone

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 18, 2018)
3. DefendantsLinda H. LamoneDavid J. McManus, Jr.PlaintiffsO. John BenisekStephen M. ShapiroDefense AttorneysSteven M. SullivanPlaintiff AttorneysMichael B. KimberlyInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States District Court for the District of Maryland
4. Case Tags: Gerrymandering;First Amendment;Preliminary Injunction;Redistricting

1. Wisconsin Legislature v. Wisconsin Elections Commission

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 23, 2022)
3. DefendantsWisconsin Elections CommissionTony EversPlaintiffsWisconsin LegislatureDefense AttorneysJosh KaulJudgesAnnette ZieglerPatience RoggensackRebecca BradleyBrian HagedornAnn Walsh BradleyRebecca DalletJill KarofskyInstitutionsWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin LegislatureWisconsin Elections CommissionOffice of the Governor of Wisconsin
4. Case Tags: Redistricting;Gerrymandering;Voting Rights Act;Wisconsin Supreme Court