US Supreme Court Denies Request to Stay North Carolina’s Redrawn Congressional Plan, Keeping Intact Fair Maps Championed by Firm Team
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March 7, 2022
Jenner & Block represented the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, which, along with other plaintiffs, argued that the state’s congressional and legislative election maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. After the team prevailed in the North Carolina Supreme Court, state courts approved redrawn maps that treat all voters fairly regardless of party, race, or region.
On March 7, 2022, the US Supreme Court—in a 6-3 decision—denied a request by state Republican leaders to stay the redrawn congressional plan. As a result, the 2022 elections will proceed under the fair maps the team obtained. The North Carolina team is led by Partner Zachary C. Schauf, and the redistricting project is spearheaded by Partners Jessica Ring Amunson and Sam Hirsch. Associates Karthik P. Reddy, Urja R. Mittal, and Leonard R. Powell spearheaded the Supreme Court briefing, and Partners Ian Heath Gershengornand Adam G. Unikowskyprovided invaluable advice. Read the team’s brief here.
Many others in the firm provided important assistance including Partners Kali Bracey, David J. Bradford, Benjamin J. Bradford, Alex S. Trepp, David M. Greenwald, Robert R. Stauffer, David Jimenez-Ekman, and David P. Sanders;Associates Mary E. Marshall, Brandon J. Polcik, Huiyi Chen, Allison M. Tjemsland, Sophia L. Cai, and Deanna Krokos; Department Counsel Adam M. Caldwell; Law Clerk Maria LaBella; Senior Paralegals Cheryl Olson, Daniel Garcia, and Theresa Busch; Paralegals Adam Weidman, Tom Scholtus, andSam Rosen; and Junior Paralegal Grace Liberman.
Many outlets reported on the Court’s decision, including The National Law Journal.
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March 7, 2022
Jenner & Block represented the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, which, along with other plaintiffs, argued that the state’s congressional and legislative election maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. After the team prevailed in the North Carolina Supreme Court, state courts approved redrawn maps that treat all voters fairly regardless of party, race, or region.
On March 7, 2022, the US Supreme Court—in a 6-3 decision—denied a request by state Republican leaders to stay the redrawn congressional plan. As a result, the 2022 elections will proceed under the fair maps the team obtained. The North Carolina team is led by Partner Zachary C. Schauf, and the redistricting project is spearheaded by Partners Jessica Ring Amunson and Sam Hirsch. Associates Karthik P. Reddy, Urja R. Mittal, and Leonard R. Powell spearheaded the Supreme Court briefing, and Partners Ian Heath Gershengornand Adam G. Unikowskyprovided invaluable advice. Read the team’s brief here.
Many others in the firm provided important assistance including Partners Kali Bracey, David J. Bradford, Benjamin J. Bradford, Alex S. Trepp, David M. Greenwald, Robert R. Stauffer, David Jimenez-Ekman, and David P. Sanders;Associates Mary E. Marshall, Brandon J. Polcik, Huiyi Chen, Allison M. Tjemsland, Sophia L. Cai, and Deanna Krokos; Department Counsel Adam M. Caldwell; Law Clerk Maria LaBella; Senior Paralegals Cheryl Olson, Daniel Garcia, and Theresa Busch; Paralegals Adam Weidman, Tom Scholtus, andSam Rosen; and Junior Paralegal Grace Liberman.
Many outlets reported on the Court’s decision, including The National Law Journal.
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Related Capabilities
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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