RNC sues to stop Virginia redistricting referendum

[RandySF]

The Republican National Committee (RNC) sued Wednesday in the hopes of stopping Virginia Democrats from moving forward with their new congressional map.

The new lawsuit seeks to block an April referendum, when voters could pave the way for lawmakers to approve the new design that would hand Democrats four pickup opportunities.

“Emergency relief is needed to prevent the transmission of a defective proposal for constitutional amendment to Virginia voters that violates the Commonwealth’s Constitution and an order of this Court,” the complaint states.

Virginians are set to head to the polls April 21 to vote on a constitutional amendment that would permit the state legislature to redistrict mid-decade. Currently, redistricting powers lie with an independent, nonpartisan commission.



https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5744400-rnc-sues-virginia-redistricting/

[spooky3]

1. VA SC already said it was ok, you RNC dopes. Nt

[spooky3]

2. Earlier VA SC decision described here:

https://www.cbs19news.com/news/reactions-mixed-as-virginia-supreme-court-ruling-sparks-debate-over-redistricting/article_86c3a4c4-ce40-4216-a94b-8db6442421a1.html

[RandySF]

6. The question before the court was procedural last time.

This is wider in scope.

[spooky3]

7. But the ct is not going to hear arguments until AFTER the referendum

Which sends a message, I think.

[Volaris]

3. Hahahhaa...their internals must be fucking horrific.

GOOD.

[Swede]

4. You fuckheads started it.

Democrats will finish it.

[struggle4progress]

5. Gosh, I thought the RNC was in favor of redistricting

If they keep this up, people will suspect they're unprincipled flip-floppers

[William Gustafson]

8. This is the portion of F**k Around, and Find Out they are not going to like...