the Matter of Anthony S. Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission

Summary

The Court held that New York’s Constitution limits judicially drawn redistricting maps to the time and scope necessary to remedy a violation of law, so the existing court-drawn congressional districts applied only to the 2022 election. Because the Independent Redistricting Commission still had a constitutional duty to submit a second congressional plan and implementing legislation, the voters’ mandamus proceeding was timely and was not barred by laches or the prior redistricting litigation. The Court affirmed the order compelling the Commission to submit a second plan no later than February 28, 2024.