Kansas Gerrymandering GOP Gets Slapped Down

[bobabode]

https://kansasreflector.com/2022/04/...y-judge-rules/

"TOPEKA — Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper ruled Monday that Kansas Republicans violated the state constitution by targeting residents on the basis of politics and race when drawing new congressional districts.

Klapper’s order, which Attorney General Derek Schmidt immediately appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court, blocks the state from preparing for the congressional election until a new map is drawn. The judge ordered the Legislature to come up with “a remedial plan” as soon as possible.

In a 209-page opinion that quotes from 18th century French philosopher Montesquieu, the Buddha and Kansas (the band) singer Steve Walsh, Klapper wrote that Kansans “expect nothing more than a level playing field devoid of partisan advantage for one group.”

“This court suggests most Kansans would be appalled to know how the contest has been artificially engineered to give one segment of the political apparatus an unfair and unearned advantage,” Klapper wrote." KR

Think I'll crowbar my wallet and send some sugar to their ACLU.

[donquixote99]

Not the judge the GOP wanted to get.... Glad there are still guys like him around.

[BigElCat]

Originally Posted by bobabode

“This court suggests most Kansans would be appalled to know how the contest has been artificially engineered to give one segment of the political apparatus an unfair and unearned advantage,” Klapper wrote." KR

We'd what ? He done said himself a mouthfull right there.

[donquixote99]

GOP may be getting by with defying court here in Ohio.