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Bothfeld v. Wis. Election Comm’n II

Last Updated Sep 25, 2025
Case No. 2025CV002432 (Wis. Cir. Ct., Dane Cnty.), No. 2025XX001438 (Wis. S. Ct.)
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Case Information

A state court challenge to the congressional districts under the state constitution, based on alleged partisan gerrymandering and judicial adoption of an allegedly gerrymandered “least change” map in Johnson.

History

Case filings, starting with most recent court
    Name Last Modified
Document icon Complaint Jul 21, 2025
Document icon Motion for judgment on pleadings Sep 5, 2025
Document icon Order denying briefing schedule Sep 23, 2025
    Name Last Modified
Document icon Request from members of Congress to dismiss Jul 23, 2025
Document icon Opposition Jul 25, 2025
Document icon Plaintiffs' request for panel Sep 24, 2025
Document icon Order requesting briefing Sep 25, 2025

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