Episode 522: Nevada Supreme Court Throws Out Citizen Ballot Initiatives on Redistricting, and May Have Damaged Future Direct Democracy Efforts in the Process
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 14, 2024
Nevada Supreme Court Throws Out Citizen Ballot Initiatives on Redistricting, and May Have Damaged Future Direct Democracy Efforts in the Process
Fair Maps Nevada had its ballot questions written and vetted by the secretary of state to put a citizen-run independent redistricting commission on November’s ballot. But May 10th, the Nevada Supreme Court threw them out, and may have damaged Nevada’s direct democracy in the process.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Nevada Independent - Nevada Supreme Court strikes down independent redistricting commission ballot questions
Democracy Docket - Nevada Supreme Court Keeps Redistricting Ballot Initiative Off 2024 Ballot
Nevada Secretary of State - 2024 Petitions & General Election Ballot Questions
Supreme Court of Nevada - Opinion in FAIR MAPS NEVADA v. ERIC JENG
Groups Taking Action:
Fair Maps Nevada, Common Cause, League of Women Voters
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