Source: Emery P. Dalesio, NEWS & OBSERVER, 12/30/16

North Carolina lawmakers asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to stop an order that the lawmakers quickly redraw legislative boundaries and hold a special election for dozens of seats next fall. Lawyers for North Carolina and its legislative leaders asked Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who considers emergency appeals from the region that includes North Carolina, to rule before the state Legislature convenes on Jan. 11. 

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