G. K. Butterfield: “Thank you very much, Madam Chair, for convening this very important hearing.”

The State supreme court ruled that the congressional map was an extreme, intentional partisan gerrymander and directed legislature to fix it.

Unfortunately, the High Court decided that political gerrymandering is not protected by the Federal Constitution.

In conclusion, our democracy works best when every voter can make their voice heard.

Now the Supreme Court is going to have to decide whether or not State courts have any authority whatsoever over election laws within the State.