Ohio Supreme Court rejects GOP-drawn congressional map

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP):

The Ohio Supreme Court rejected a new map of state congressional districts Friday as gerrymandered, sending the blueprint back for another try.

In the 4-3 decision, justices returned the map to the powerful Ohio Redistricting Commission, or its map-drawing counterparts in the Legislature, and said they must assure the next plan actually complies with the Ohio Constitution.

Three of seven justices – including Justice Pat DeWine, son of Republican Governor Mike DeWine, a named plaintiff in the cases – dissented.