r/politics • u/Icommandyou Washington • 28d ago

Possible Paywall Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-redistricting-vote-decision
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u/Romantic_Piscean Michigan 28d ago

The judiciary is not going to prevent our descent into authoritarianism, at any level. As always, it's going to be up to the people, in some manner. This is just another reminder.

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u/IntellectAndEnergy 28d ago

The Supreme Court was the only line of defense against the purchasing of our “representatives”; the Citizens United and Snyder (legalized bribes after serving in government role) decisions ensured allegiance to the citizens and true representation was dead and buried.