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Covert v. 2021 Penn. Legislative Reapportionment Comm’n
Last Updated Mar 16, 2022
Case No. 4 WM 2022 (Pa. S. Ct.)
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State court challenge to the state’s legislative districts, focusing on Butler County, alleging the map violates the state constitution, including protections against partisan gerrymandering and unnecessary division of counties.
On Mar. 16, 2022, the court rejected the challenge and dismissed the case.
History
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Petition | Feb 15, 2022 | |
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Brief in support of petition | Mar 7, 2022 | |
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Amd. petition | Mar 9, 2022 | |
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Amd. brief in support | Mar 9, 2022 | |
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Amicus brief of Cty. Comm'n Ass. of Penn. | Mar 7, 2022 | |
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Commission's answer | Mar 11, 2022 | |
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Commission's response brief | Mar 11, 2022 | |
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Rep. McClinton's answer | Mar 11, 2022 | |
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Rep. McClinton's brief | Mar 11, 2022 | |
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Amicus brief of Sen. Costa | Mar 11, 2022 | |
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Order rejecting challenge | Mar 16, 2022 |
Map | Challenged state Senate plan
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Map | Challenged state House plan
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