A state appeals court sided with Democrats hoping to redraw Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ district on Staten Island and part of Brooklyn.
The five-judge panel unanimously ordered the state’s independent redistricting commission to redraw New York’s 11th District.
What You Need To Know
A state appeals court sided with Democrats hoping to redraw Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ district on Staten Island and part of Brooklyn
The five-judge panel unanimously ordered the state’s independent re-districting commission to redraw New York’s 11th District
The ruling likely marks the final time New York courts will rule on this case, but Republicans are still appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court
Malliotakis responded to the ruling, saying in part, “I look forward to the Supreme Court’s intervention in this case to uphold the rule of law”
The ruling likely marks the final time New York courts will rule on this case, but Republicans are still appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping to block the change to the political lines and map.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ordered Democrats to file papers responding to the Republicans’ appeal by the end of the day Thursday.
The changes could flip the safe Republican seat into a toss-up district that merges Staten Island and Lower Manhattan.
Malliotakis responded to the ruling, saying, in part, “New York’s appellate judges had a duty to step in and press the pause button on such a clearly unconstitutional decision. The U.S. Supreme Court has been unequivocal: race-based redistricting violates the U.S. Constitution.”
“I look forward to the Supreme Court’s intervention in this case to uphold the rule of law and preserve the integrity of our elections,” she added.