Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears High-Stakes Redistricting Case

The lawsuit, filed by Democratic voters, argues the state's legislative maps are unconstitutional and calls for a complete redraw.

Democratic voters in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit arguing that the state's legislative maps are 'unconstitutional' and 'extreme partisan gerrymanders', urging for the entire legislative map to be redrawn.
The lawsuit was filed just one day after liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz began her term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, marking the first liberal majority on the court in 15 years.
During her campaign, Protasiewicz criticized the state's maps as being 'unfair' and 'rigged', leading to calls from Republicans for her to recuse herself from the case.
The lawsuit also argues that the state's high court violated the separation of powers laws in 2022 after it approved a map that had been vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers in 2021.
A decision on the case is expected by early next year, and could potentially impact the 2024 presidential race.