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In an 8-0 judgement announced on April 4, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that it is permissible, but not mandatory, to draw legislative districts based on total population rather than on voting population. Join us as our expert discusses Justice Ginsburg’s opinion, as well as the concurrences of Justices Thomas and Alito.