Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting Commission hosting public hearings on state House maps
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Detroit-area residents sign up for a public comment period at a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting at Huntington Place on Oct. 20, 2021.
The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is hosting in-person public hearings in Detroit this week about new maps the body created for several state House districts in metro Detroit.
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The Commission was tasked with redrawing the districts after a federal court found the old maps were predominantly drawn based on race, violating the the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. After much deliberation, the body submitted 10 potential district maps for review this month.
The goal of the public meetings is to get feedback from residents about the Commission’s proposed district boundaries.
The first in-person hearing will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit. Three public hearings are also taking place from 10 a.m. 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Second Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre St., Detroit.
Finalized district maps must be submitted by March 1.
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