Redistricting Battle Gets Ugly

Reps. Owens and Maloy are taking Utah’s redistricting battle to federal court, because that’s exactly what this mess needed – more lawyers. It’s a fight that’s been brewing for months, and it won’t be resolved anytime soon. The two reps are suing over the state’s new district maps, which they claim are a blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters.

The Details Are Ridiculous

The maps in question were approved by the state legislature, but Owens and Maloy say they’re a joke. They claim the maps are so gerrymandered that they’d make a kindergartener’s drawing look like a work of art. It’s a bold move, but someone’s got to try and fix this mess.

Don’t expect a resolution anytime soon, though. This case will drag on for months, and it’s unlikely to be resolved before the next election. But hey, at least it’s something to watch while we wait for the inevitable appeals and counter-suits.