Stanford Seminar - Partisan Gerrymandering and the Supreme Court: The Role of Social Science
Explore a Stanford seminar on partisan gerrymandering and its implications for the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on the role of social science in legal proceedings. Delve into the background of the Gill v Whitford case, examining various metrics proposed for measuring gerrymandering, including the efficiency gap. Learn from Eric McGhee, the inventor of the efficiency gap measure, as he discusses the legal context, analyzes different approaches to quantifying gerrymandering, and reflects on how social science research influences litigation. Gain insights into the challenges faced by the Supreme Court in establishing constitutional constraints on partisan redistricting, and understand the potential impact of this case on American politics. Discover the complexities of electoral reform, legislative behavior, and the intersection of political science and law in this comprehensive examination of a critical issue in contemporary U.S. democracy.