Supreme Court Hears Redistricting Case

By On December 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, KRCC News, Legal, Legal Affairs, Politics

The future political landscape of Colorado is now in the hands of the state supreme court. The court heard arguments yesterday on proposed new boundaries for congressional districts. Republicans are challenging a lower court ruling that picked a Democratic map. By law, the state must draw new congressional districts every ten years. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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