Supreme Court skeptical of rejecting South Carolina congressional district
The Supreme Court weighed whether the lines of South Carolina's Congressional District 1 are an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Redistricting
Biggest cases in Supreme Court's new term
The Supreme Court returned for its new term on Monday with several potentially major cases ahead. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter at the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to take a look at some of the most important and controversial cases on the docket.
What are the threats to American democracy?
President Biden issued several stark warnings about threats to American democracy Thursday in Arizona. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker discusses what stood out from the president's speech.
How congressional map fights may impact 2024
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's Republican-drawn legislative district map — meaning it will need to be redrawn for the third time this year. Richard Briffault, law professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News to unpack the ruling.
High court rejects Alabama congressional map
The Supreme Court has denied Alabama's latest attempt to use a congressional map with just one majority-Black district. Republican state officials were seeking to block a lower court's decision against the map. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
3 states face congressional map controversies
A federal court rejected Alabama's newly drawn congressional map for a second time on Tuesday -- but it's not the only state facing redistricting issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle. NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang joins "America Decides" to break down what's at stake.
Alabama defies court with congressional map
Alabama lawmakers on Friday refused to create a second majority-Black district while approving a new congressional map. The move appears to defy a recent Supreme Court order that said a map with only one majority-Black district out of seven likely violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Kareem Crayton, senior director for voting and representation at the Brennan Center, joined CBS News to discuss.
Voting laws at stake in Supreme Court case
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined us to explain the case Moore v. Harper, which is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, and how it could reshape U.S. election laws.
Democrats defend every state legislative chamber in their control this year
For the first time since 1934, the party in the White House did not lose control of a state legislative chamber in the midterm elections.
How redistricting could affect the midterms
Something that only ever happens once per decade could affect the 2022 midterms. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking "The Pulse of the Nation" and examining how redistricting is shaking up the election.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2022 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker regularly estimates the race for Congress — how many seats each party is currently poised to win in the House.
LA redistricting fairness in question
Leaked audio tapes from a year ago between Los Angeles City Council members and a labor leader are prompting new questions about the fairness of the city's recent redistricting and whether it unlawfully marginalized Black voters. Mark Strassmann reports.
Supreme Court hears high-stakes Alabama gerrymandering case
At issue is an Alabama congressional map that has only one majority-Black district out of seven, even though the state's population is 27% Black.
Florida, New York hold key primaries
Voters in Florida and New York are headed to the polls in primary races that could have national implications. In Florida, Democrats are battling it out to figure out who will face sitting Gov. Ron DeSantis in the November general election. Meanwhile, in New York, two longtime House members and two challengers are facing each other in the newly created 12th District. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down the primary elections and their impact.
What to watch in Florida, New York primaries
Critical races for Democrats are taking place in Florida and New York Tuesday. In Florida, Democratic voters will pick who they want to face Gov. Ron DeSantis in the November midterm. In New York, current House democrats Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney are now pitted against each other due to redistricting. CBS News digital reporter Aaron Navarro and reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice join to discuss.
Rep. Jim Clyburn says there's a "dark place" on the horizon for voting rights
The highest ranking Black member of Congress said there's a connection between redistricting and America's historic fight for voting rights.
Tensions rise over Georgia redistricting map
Tensions are rising across states like Georgia over the way some districts have been determined by state legislatures in redistricting maps. Robert Costa has more.
"Where will it end?" Anger over redistricting grows ahead of 2022 midterms
Ultimately, the Supreme Court could have the final word on just how far state legislatures can go with redistricting.
N.Y. nears first primaries since redistricting
After a contentious redistricting process, New York is left with new congressional maps that leave some incumbents vying for the same seat. Michael Benny, an anchor at WTVH, speaks with Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" about the Aug. 23 primary.
Florida reinstates controversial redistricting map
A Florida appeals court reinstated a new and controversial congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who calls the map "race-neutral." CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with William March, a Florida political reporter and analyst for the Tampa Bay Times, about what sparked the controversy.
Texas Latinx community sues state
Nina Perales, the vice president of litigation at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss a civil rights lawsuit against Texas. Several Latino groups are criticizing the state's new redistricting legislation.
Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
What to watch for in Illinois primaries
Illinois is one of five states holding primary elections today, and redistricting in the Prairie State forced four congressional incumbents to run for the chance to seek reelection. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson spoke with CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the races.
End of controversial Supreme Court term looms
There are 18 cases remaining on the Supreme Court's docket before the current term ends. Several highly-anticipated rulings may determine the future of abortion and gun rights in the U.S. Deborah Pearlstein, professor at Cardozo School of Law and co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in upcoming Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.