Republicans’ Redistricting Suit May Turn Into Indictment of Simulation Analysis

A new type of algorithm-based evidence will influence the legal battle over New York’s new congressional district maps. Those familiar with the technology question its relevance to the case.

Governor Hochul during the New York State Democratic Convention February 17, 2022. AP/Seth Wenig

The legal battle over New York State’s congressional redistricting map begins tomorrow in state court. At a hearing, Republicans will press their lawsuit’s claim that the new districts were designed to remove four of their eight seats in Congress. 

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