What is the question presented in Linda H. Lamone, et al., Appellants v. O. John Benisek, et al.?

Whether federal courts have the authority to decide claims of partisan gerrymandering.

When did the Supreme Court decide Linda H. Lamone, et al., Appellants v. O. John Benisek, et al.?

The Supreme Court decided Linda H. Lamone, et al., Appellants v. O. John Benisek, et al. on June 27, 2019, 93 days after oral argument.

No. 18-726October Term 2018Decided Jun 27, 2019

Docket 18-726October Term 2018 (2018–2019)

from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

Case Accepted

Arguments HeardMar 26, 2019

Decision ReleasedJun 27, 2019

What it's about: from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
Question presented
Whether federal courts have the authority to decide claims of partisan gerrymandering.
Case path: United States District Court for the District of Maryland / Decision released Jun 27, 2019
Area: Decided Supreme Court case

Decided June 27, 2019

The Court released its decision 93 days after oral argument on March 26, 2019. The median for cases argued in March is 83 days.

Based on 44 merits cases argued in March since 1995.Argument and decision days

Grounding: Primary-source trail available.
Note: Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked: May 30, 2026
Method: Methodology

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