Baker v. Carr

Baker v. Carr (1962) was a landmark Supreme Court case addressing the issue of legislative redistricting. It involved a Tennessee law that had not been updated for decades, leading to unequal representation in the state legislature. The Court ruled that federal courts could intervene in redistricting cases, establishing the principle of "one person, one vote." This decision allowed citizens to challenge unfair districting practices, ensuring that electoral districts reflected population changes, and emphasized the importance of equal representation in democracy. The case set a precedent for addressing gerrymandering and voting rights.