JUST IN: The Supreme Court says federal courts must stay out of disputes over when politicians go too far in drawing district lines for partisan gain -- a ruling could fundamentally affect the balance of power in state legislatures and Congress.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 5-4 decision for the conservative majority."Excessive partisanship in districting leads to results that reasonably seem unjust. But the fact that such gerrymandering is 'incompatible with democratic principles' ... does not mean that the solution lies with the federal judiciary," he wrote."We conclude that partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts," Roberts added.
"Of all times to abandon the Court's duty to declare the law, this was not the one," Kagan said."The practices challenged in these cases imperil our system of government. Part of the Court's role in that system is to defend its foundations. None is more important than free and fair elections. With respect but deep sadness, I dissent."Roberts said he believes this ruling does not mean there cannot be limits on partisan gerrymandering.
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