"The ruling likely marks the final time New York courts will rule on this case, but Republicans are still appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping to block the change to the political lines and map. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ordered Democrats to file papers responding to the Republicans' appeal by the end of the day Thursday. The changes could flip the safe Republican seat into a toss-up district that merges Staten Island and Lower Manhattan."
"New York's appellate judges had a duty to step in and press the pause button on such a clearly unconstitutional decision. The U.S. Supreme Court has been unequivocal: race-based redistricting violates the U.S. Constitution. I look forward to the Supreme Court's intervention in this case to uphold the rule of law and preserve the integrity of our elections, she added."
A state appeals court unanimously ordered New York's independent redistricting commission to redraw the 11th Congressional District, which includes Staten Island and part of Brooklyn. The ruling likely marks the final time New York courts will rule on the case, but Republicans are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to block the change. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ordered Democrats to file responses by the end of the day Thursday. The new lines could transform a safe Republican seat into a competitive district that merges Staten Island and Lower Manhattan. Representative Nicole Malliotakis criticized the decision and urged Supreme Court intervention. Governor Kathy Hochul said work must begin to redraw the district to ensure fair representation.
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