New Mexico gerrymandering trial closes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The gerrymandering lawsuit brought by Republicans against the legislature wrapped up closing arguments Thursday night. Attorneys on both sides focused their arguments on whether the current Congressional District map met the criteria laid out by the United States Supreme Court.Experts take the stand on second day of New Mexico gerrymandering trialRepublicans had to prove that lawmakers intended to gerrymander the map they achieved and that there was no other justif