The Illinois Supreme Court is going to review a constitutional amendment regarding changes to the political map-making process that was struck down in a lower court. The amendment, which approved in the November election would create an independent commission to draw legislative boundaries in the state, was deemed unconstitutional by a Cook County judge last week. Attorneys connected to House Speaker Michael Madigan are suing to keep the ballot measure off. The Supreme Court is set to review the case tomorrow.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Illinois Supreme Court to Review Political Map-Making Amendment Case
The Illinois Supreme Court is going to review a constitutional amendment regarding changes to the political map-making process that was struck down in a lower court. The amendment, which approved in the November election would create an independent commission to draw legislative boundaries in the state, was deemed unconstitutional by a Cook County judge last week. Attorneys connected to House Speaker Michael Madigan are suing to keep the ballot measure off. The Supreme Court is set to review the case tomorrow.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment