Redistricting commission could remain active for months or years, lawyer says – By Beth LeBlanc (The Detroit News) / June 9, 2022
Attorneys for Michigan’s redistricting commission told members Thursday that the state constitution calls for the panel to remain active until the conclusion of current litigation challenging their voting district maps.
Attorney David Fink told the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission that the 2018 constitutional amendment that created the panel bars the 13 members from defending their voting district maps against future litigation, and that they should make plans to ensure the maps are defended through 2030.
That is, the commission should arrange for who should defend potential suits filed after the conclusion of the current active cases, two federal suits that could continue for months or years, Fink said.
