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Kansas attorney general asks high court to block redistricting lawsuits

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt wants the Kansas Supreme Court to block a pair of lawsuits challenging the legality of a new congressional map. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Loud Light filed separate lawsuits Monday in Wyandotte County District Court. The lawsuits argue the state … Continue reading “Kansas attorney general asks high court to block redistricting lawsuits”

Voting rights groups launch court battle over new Kansas congressional map

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Loud Light filed two separate lawsuits Monday arguing the congressional map endorsed by a GOP supermajority in the Legislature intentionally violates constitutional rights of Democrats and communities of color. Republicans passed a map that divides the Kansas City metro area … Continue reading “Voting rights groups launch court battle over new Kansas congressional map”

Kansas House completes override of Gov. Kelly’s veto of congressional redistricting map

Legislators expect legal challenge of map diluting minority, Democratic voices by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas House ratified action of their brethren in the Kansas Senate to complete Wednesday an override of Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of the congressional redistricting map designed by the Republican legislators to undercut viability of Democratic candidates. … Continue reading “Kansas House completes override of Gov. Kelly’s veto of congressional redistricting map”