Government
Apr. 5, 2011
The Demise of Opportunism and Ambition: California’s New Reapportionment
Attempts to reform the partisan policy of redistricting in California are likely to face challenges. By Rod Pacheco and John Russell of SNR Denton LLP.
It's as old as time, he who wins the race, draws the lines. But in California, that is about to change. Redistricting, or incumbent protection, has been a gift to those who control state legislatures to strengthen themselves, and their party's fortunes, at the expense of those on the sidelines. This is nothing new. But as the voter approved citizen's commission begins the task of redrawing congressional districts, a li...
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