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Wash. Coalition for Open Gov’t v. Washington II

Last Updated Jan 6, 2022
Case No. 100483-4 (Wash. S. Ct.)
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Case Information

A state court challenge seeking a declaration that the Washington State Redistricting Commission violated the state’s public meetings law by allegedly conferring privately on Nov. 15, 2021 — the final day under the state constitution for the commission to approve redistricting plans — and seeking to void any votes taken in contravention of open meetings requirements.

On Jan. 6, 2022, the state Supreme Court declined to exercise original jurisdiction and dismissed the case.

History

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