AIRC Update: The clock is running on new congressional districts

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) says its submission of the congressional map and supporting documentation will start the 60-day period for the Justice Department to either approve or reject the map or request more information. Arizona submits congressional map to US for review – Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required).

The commission says its staff now will focus on preparing the equivalent submission for the state’s new legislative districts. That map will be the subject of its own Department of Justice review.