Articles by Danielle Squillante
- Illinois strengthens its anti-prison gerrymandering law
As the Census Bureau continues to count incarcerated people in the wrong place, states like Illinois that have ended prison gerrymandering prepare for the 2030 count
Jun 14, 2023 - Congresswoman Ross introduces bill to end prison gerrymandering nationwide
Federal legislation would require the Census Bureau to count incarcerated people at their true homes, rather than in prison cells.
Apr 26, 2023 - It’s official: With bipartisan support, Montana permanently ends prison gerrymandering!
The victory in Montana is a testament to the growing bipartisan and rural support for redistricting reforms that count incarcerated people in their home communities. It's time for the Census Bureau to follow suit.
Apr 25, 2023
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