The case they’re referring to is Bethune-Hill et al. v. Virginia State Board of Elections et al. and SCOTUS released its opinion this morning. The opinion states, “The District Court employed an incorrect legal standard in determining that race did not predominate in 11 of the 12 districts,” which seems like a win. But it also states, “the record here supports the State’s conclusion that this was an instance where a 55% [Black Voting Age Population] was necessary for black voters to have a functional working majority.”
There should be some clearer reporting on what the ruling does and doesn’t mean by Thursday and in the meantime, all the documents are on SCOTUSblog.
Also Thursday: the Gavin Grimm case moves a few steps closer to its day on the docket. Gavin’s school board, also in Virginia, is busy trying to delay the scheduled hearing date.
On that, stay tuned.
