How independent state legislature theory played a role in Moore v. Harper

August 2024 · 2 minute read

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The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the North Carolina state legislature would have to allow the state supreme court to review congressional district maps. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett explains how independent state legislature theory was at the center of Moore v. Harper and why the justices rejected it.

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