PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act

This bill sets rules for federal lawsuits that challenge a state's congressional district map. A citizen could sue in federal district court in the state capital's district within 30 days after the state enacts its final map, and federal district courts would have exclusive power to hear these claims. Statewide claims would be heard by a panel of three judges from district courts within that state, with appeals going to the federal court of appeals within 10 days and then possibly to the Supreme Court. Courts would be required to speed up these cases, and if a map is found to break the law, the state could propose a new map, or the court would adopt one if the state does not act in time.

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Sponsors

• Ryan Mackenzie Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors