Supreme Court Deals Blow to GOP's Election Transformation Efforts

The Supreme Court ruled that state courts can act as a check on their legislatures in redistricting and other issues affecting federal elections, rejecting arguments by North Carolina Republicans. The decision upholds a ruling by North Carolina's top court that struck down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law. While the practical effect of the decision is minimal due to a new Republican majority in the North Carolina Supreme Court, the ruling leaves room to challenge state court rulings on federal election issues. The case attracted attention as it could have had broader implications for election oversight and political polarization.