Michigan Court of Appeals strikes down GOP reapportionment of Oakland County commission

The Associated Press — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:45:49 +0000

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld part of a lower court's ruling involving redistricting in Oakland County.

The court ruled Wednesday that the law passed last year by the GOP-controlled Legislature was a local act affecting only one government and needed to pass with two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate to meet state constitutional requirements.

Oakland County Democrats sue Governor over re-districting rules

Sarah Cwiek — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:16:28 +0000

Democrats in Oakland County are suing Governor Snyder over a new law that gives county commissioners the power to draw their own districts.

Historically, a group of five county officials created the map. During the most recent process, Democrats dominated the group for the first time in recent history.

The new law would let the Republican-dominated County Commission re-do the process. Infuriated Democrats say the change, which applies only to Oakland County, is an unprecedented power grab.

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Michigan Court of Appeals strikes down GOP reapportionment of Oakland County commission

Oakland County Democrats sue Governor over re-districting rules