Baker+v+Car

Baker v Carr

Background: Baker beleived that the redistricting of state legislative districts where not political problems, and thus must be decided by the federal courts. Baker sued the state of Tennessee via SoS Carr, becase the state had not redistricted since 1901. But should be done every ten years.

Dates: April 19-20, 1961 argued March 26, 1962 decided

Outcome: Ruled in favor of Baker 6-2

Court: Earl Warren Court

Aftermath: The Court created the famous "one person, one vote" standard under US jurisprudence for legislative redistricting, making it that each individual had to be weighted equally in legislative apportionment.

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