U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Illinois redistricting complaint
SPRINGFIELD-- Illinois Democrats say the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a challenge on new legislative boundaries in the state only affirm that the map meets legal criteria. While some state republicans, most notably Senate Minority leader Christine Radogno, are crying foul… State Rep. Bill Mitchell says it’s just the name of the game…
Political boundaries are redrawn every decade based on U.S. Census data. Challenges to the congressional map were also heard by lower courts and failed to gain any traction.
