In recent years, the Supreme Court has ruled for civil rights groups and black voters in challenges to political districts in Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia. The Supreme Court has never ruled that a partisan gerrymander violates the Constitution. The court unanimously affirmed the lower court ruling on District 1 in northeastern North Carolina. But earlier this year the Supreme Court temporarily halted an order to redraw those legislative districts. Cooper issued a statement applauding Supreme Court for supporting "a level playing field and fair elections" for voters.

Source: ABC News May 22, 2017 14:18 UTC