Scalia’s death has impact on state redistricting case

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By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services/East Valley Tribune

The death Saturday of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia could undermine efforts by Arizona Republicans to undo the state’s 30 legislative districts.

Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who asked the high court in December to void the current lines, said much of his pitch was based on the constitutional one-person, one-vote requirement. Brnovich said that was squarely aimed at Scalia who had defined himself as an “originalist” who believes the language of the Constitution means exactly what it says.

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Related: Arizona representatives mourn the loss of Justice Scalia/Arizona Daily Independent

WATCH: Late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia on his dissenting opinion regarding Arizona SB 1070/ABC 15

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