North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Against Partisan Gerrymandering, Reinstates Voter ID Law

North Carolina's highest court overturned a previous ruling that had found partisan gerrymandering violated the state constitution.
The decision allows the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional maps for their benefit in 2024 elections.
The court also reinstated a voter ID law previously found to be racially biased.
Tens of thousands of convicts will remain unable to vote until completing probation or paying outstanding fines.
The rulings were a major victory for Republicans and a blow to Democrats and voting rights groups.