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Oh boy, hold onto your MAGA hats, folks! The Supreme Court just handed North Carolina’s GOP lawmakers a big ol’ L for their partisan congressional map case. You won’t believe it, but three conservative justices actually sided with the liberals in a 6-3 ruling. Can you hear the tears of Republican lawmakers crying into their red, white, and blue handkerchiefs?
SCOTUS affirmed a decision by North Carolina's top court but rejected the so-called independent state legislature theory at issue in the case.
The 6-3 decision held that the elections clause "does not insulate state legislatures from…judicial review."https://t.co/gBeLEXhXSL
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 28, 2023
Chief Justice Roberts, in his infinite wisdom, explained that state legislatures can’t just go rogue and create their own congressional districts without considering the pesky requirements imposed by the state constitution. It’s like telling a kid they can’t have dessert until they finish their veggies. Sorry, Republicans, you can’t play fast and loose with the rules. Cue the sad trombone music.
But wait, there’s more! The Associated Press reports that this decision is actually part of a growing trend. Conservative and liberal justices have been ganging up to smack down those aggressive legal arguments made by conservative state elected officials. It’s like a political version of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Who knew Supreme Court decisions could be so bipartisan? Well, that is until we dig a little deeper…
Hold up, the dissenting trio has arrived! Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, and Alito say, “Not so fast, Roberts!” They argue that the whole question before the court was pointless and moot. They wanted to dismiss this case like a bad reality show. Sorry, Thomas, but you can’t just change the channel when the plot gets a bit uncomfortable for you.
And of course, Vice President Kamala Harris had to chime in with her two cents. She claims this ruling is a victory for safeguarding elections and protecting the voice of the people. Well, Kamala, maybe you should focus on protecting the voice of the people who actually voted for those GOP lawmakers. Just a thought.
So now North Carolina has to play by the Supreme Court’s rules when constructing its voting maps. Just like a referee throwing a flag on a bad play, the court is making sure the state follows the precedent it set. It’s setting the stage for future elections across the nation. Who knew the Supremes had so much power?
Now, before you jump to conclusions, let’s remember one important fact. The Supreme Court doesn’t make election laws. But hey, their recent decisions sure seem to be having a huge impact on future elections, don’t they? It’s like they have a secret little side gig as the election police. Next thing you know, they’ll be patrolling the polling stations, asking voters for their party affiliation. Talk about an abuse of power!
So grab your popcorn, conservatives, because the Supreme Court’s recent decisions are the gift that keeps on giving. Who needs reality TV when you have real-life courtroom dramas playing out? Don’t touch that remote, America, because things are about to get more interesting than a dozen politicians trying to fit into a clown car. Stay tuned!
Source: Conservative Institute
