Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

578 U.S. 253 · Decided April 20, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was decided on April 20, 2016 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting” in the Civil Rights area.

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Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-027, docket 2015-027-01.

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