The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a high profile case out of North Carolina, where state Republicans argue that state legislatures — and only state legislatures — are in charge of federal elections. Here’s what to know.
This isn't the first time North Carolina Republicans have presented arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court defending election-related legislation or political maps.
"This view would leave no room for oversight by state courts and put the ability of governors to veto election-related legislation in doubt," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a"If the court endorses this doctrine, it would give state legislatures sole power over voting laws, congressional redistricting and potentially even the selection of presidential electors and the proper certification of election winners.
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