Georgia redistricting suit goes to trial
AP reports:
A three-judge federal panel will begin hearing a lawsuit challenging Georgias state and congressional political districts on Tuesday.The results of the case, expected to continue at least through Friday, could radically alter the states 2004 elections and throw this years General Assembly session, which begins next week, into chaos.
The lawsuit was filed last year by two dozen Republicans who claim political districts drawn more than two years ago _ when Democrats dominated the statehouse _ are unconstitutional because they dont ensure that all districts have the same number of people.
The so-called Larios case _ after plaintiff Sara Larios _ had been broader. But the judges tossed out several other complaints, including charges of political gerrymandering and racial discrimination.