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Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear GOP redistricting lawsuit, denies recusal request

FILE - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz attends her first hearing as a justice Sept. 7, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Protasiewicz, a newly elected liberal justice, has declined to recuse herself from a pair of redistricting lawsuits. Protasiewicz has called Republican-drawn electoral districts “rigged” and accepted nearly $10 million in campaign donations from the Democratic Party. Her decision Friday, Oct. 6, to remain on the cases increases the chance that Republicans, who control the Legislature and drew the maps, may proceed with the unprecedented step of impeaching her. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a Republican challenge to new legislative maps drawn by Democrats.
  • Justice Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal justice, declined to recuse herself despite GOP calls to do so.
  • The court previously dismissed one redistricting lawsuit but will hear arguments on another.
  • Republicans claim the new maps violate contiguity requirements and separation of powers.
  • GOP lawmakers argue Protasiewicz is biased and may allow new maps before the 2024 election.