Many unknowns remain after federal court ordered 13 metro Detroit political districts redrawn

Court decision could radically alter districts in metro Detroit to better represent Black voters, outstate effect will likely be minimal

Court will meet again in January to determine next steps, including whether a special master is necessary

Michigan’s political landscape was upended this week when a federal court ordered mapmakers to redraw 13 metro Detroit legislative districts, a task that could potentially change the balance of power in Lansing.

Much remains unknown after a three-judge panel on Thursday sided with a group of metro Detroit Black voters seeking a redraw of the city’s political districts.

The judges ruled that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission “overwhelmin

See Full Page