Wisconsin congressional districts challenged

QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I actually don’t care what happens in other states. I don’t care at all. I care about our Constitution and our laws and what our law says.”

– Justice Brian Hagedorn, challenging an argument Wednesday that the Wisconsin Constitution protects against partisan gerrymandering

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the constitutionality of the state’s congressional maps. One challenge is based on the claim that the maps unfairly benefit Republicans and the other is on the grounds that the maps are intentionally anti-competitive to protect incumbents. Henry Redman covers the proceedings.

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A growing number of states are making an equal split between parents the default child custody option in divorce cases. Supporters say the change is good for fathers and encourages them to stay involved in their children’s lives. But critics say the standard might harm vulnerable women and children. Anna Claire Vollers reports.

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