The group opposing an independent redistricting commission in Illinois has filed its arguments that the Illinois Supreme Court should uphold a ruling barring the remapping amendment from the November ballot.
Joining host Phil Ponce on Monday to discuss the latest in the case are Lori Lightfoot, who represents the Independent Map Amendment; and state Sen. Kwame Raoul, who introduced a competing redistricting plan earlier this year that died in the General Assembly.
The People's Map group, which is the plaintiff in the case against the Independent Map Amendment, was invited to participate but declined because the case is still pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.
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