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Virginia Dems accused of illegally ‘steamrolling’ state law that could upend redistricting crusade
- Virginia Supreme Court weighs legitimacy of the redistricting referendum amid an alleged illegally extended session.
- Honest Elections Project argues the special session extension violated the Virginia Constitution.
- The court allowed the referendum to move forward while considering the legality of the map passage.
- A March court decision kept the referendum alive for Voting Day amid ongoing disputes.
- If approved, the 10-1 map would tilt Virginia representation in the upcoming midterms.
- Governor Spanberger and House Speaker Scott defend the process as within authority.
- The case centers on whether lawmakers violated the Virginia Constitution by keeping the session open for nearly two years.
- The case involves a high-stakes challenge before the state's Supreme Court slated for April.
- Breit brief by Honest Elections Project argues the extension undermines the fairness of the process.
- Supporters claim redistricting reform aims to curb gerrymandering nationwide.
- The case includes public briefing and comments from lawmakers about the referendum's impact.
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