Court Rules Against Redistricting Plan
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the people who filed appeals to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s final plan.
The justices voted 4 to 3 to send the plan back to the commission with the majority saying in its written opinion that the approach was “contrary to law.”
The two-page order says current district lines will remain as they are until the commission comes up with a new plan.
Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa issued a statement saying, “We are thankful that the court and the many petitioners understood the concerns of the voters who took the time and effort to express their concerns to both the Commission and ultimately the Court. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court acted with respect for the Constitution, communities across our commonwealth, and the voters.”
Other members of the commission are House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, Senate and House majority leaders Dominic Pileggi and Mike Turzai and an appointed judge. They have not issued statements yet.
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The justices voted 4 to 3 to send the plan back to the commission with the majority saying in its written opinion that the approach was “contrary to law.”
The two-page order says current district lines will remain as they are until the commission comes up with a new plan.
Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa issued a statement saying, “We are thankful that the court and the many petitioners understood the concerns of the voters who took the time and effort to express their concerns to both the Commission and ultimately the Court. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court acted with respect for the Constitution, communities across our commonwealth, and the voters.”
Other members of the commission are House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, Senate and House majority leaders Dominic Pileggi and Mike Turzai and an appointed judge. They have not issued statements yet.
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