Fixing Gerrymandering with the Freedom to Vote Act

Preventing Partisan Map-Drawing

Currently, federal courts lack the authority to intervene in state-drawn electoral maps that are designed to give one political party an unfair advantage (partisan gerrymandering). The Freedom to Vote Act seeks to address this issue by providing safeguards to prevent such abuse in congressional redistricting.

Stringent Standards for Gerrymandered Maps

The Freedom to Vote Act sets strict criteria for determining whether a map is gerrymandered. Maps that fail to meet these standards will be immediately rejected by courts. This will establish a clear definition of what constitutes an unfair map and provide courts with a basis for enforcing the ban on partisan gerrymandering.

Additional Benefits

In addition to addressing partisan gerrymandering, the Freedom to Vote Act also includes provisions to combat voter suppression and election sabotage. By promoting fair and accessible elections, the act aims to strengthen the integrity of our electoral system as a whole.

Three Key Features of the Freedom to Vote Act

• Strong ban on partisan gerrymandering
• Immediate rejection of gerrymandered maps by courts
• Inclusion of safeguards against voter suppression and election sabotage

By implementing these reforms, the Freedom to Vote Act would restore fairness and integrity to the redistricting process, ensuring that elections are decided by the will of the people, not by partisan manipulation.