Baker V.S. Carr

  • Facts: TN hadn’t redrawn districts for 62 years. This led to a huge population vote inequality

  • Question: Can federal courts review redistricting cases

  • Decision: 6-2, Yes! Malapportionment is unconstitutional

  • Reasoning: Unequal districts violated the equal protection clause

  • Impact: Federal courts can now intervene, and it has strengthened urban power.