The court had previously struck down seven metro-Detroit House districts as racial gerrymanders.
Critics argued the current map splits too much of majority Black Detroit with its whiter suburbs, making it hard for Black communities to elect their candidates of choice.
Redistricting Commissioner Brittni Kellom says the proposed plan, named “Motown Sound E-1,” was the best option to fix that.
“I think that the people that we heard from, including the folks that are online, represent the passion and the spirit of Detroit, the sentiment of Detroit, and what I heard collectively was a resounding voice for the Motown Sound map.”
It’s possible the commission’s proposal doesn’t get used.
The court could pick an alternative plan drawn by a court appointed expert instead.
