Vieth v. Jubelirer
United States Supreme Court
541 U.S. 267 (2004)
Relevant factsFree
After the 2000 census required Pennsylvania to reduce its congressional delegation by two seats, Vieth (plaintiff), a registered Democrat, sued Jubelirer (defendant) in his official capacity, alleging the General Assembly's Republican-favoring redistricting plan, ultimately enacted as Act I, constituted unconstitutional political gerrymandering. Vieth sought to enjoin the plan's implementation in federal district court.
IssueFree
Whether the issue of political gerrymandering constitutes a nonjusticiable political question incapable of adjudication by the courts.