However, the Republican-led Legislature argues that because Democrats would benefit from a redrawing of the maps, Protasiewicz must recuse herself from hearing the case. Staying on the case would violate Republicans' constitutional due process rights, they argue.
Janet Protasiewicz speaks after being sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on Aug. 1, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Protasiewicz declined to comment when asked for her reaction to the request and whether she would step away from the cases.," she said via email."I do not wish to comment, but thank you very much for reaching out to me."Wisconsin’s Assembly districts rank among the most gerrymandered nationally, with Republicans routinely winning far more seats than would be expected based on their average share of the vote, according to an Associated Press analysis.