Where Does Michigan Redistricting Go Next?
Michigan's Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is redrawing its metro Detroit legislative districts, ruled unconstitutional by a federal court due to their predominant use of racial targets in their initial drawing, resulting in a violation of the Equal Protection clause in the U.S. Constitution. The recent criticism has shed light on missed opportunities in the decision-making process, further underlining the imperative for the state to embrace this moment as a chance for positive change and an opportunity to strengthen democracy.
