WASHINGTON — The Biden administration suggested the U.S. Supreme Court drop a closely watched election case after an unusual twist raised fresh questions about the court’s jurisdiction.
The dispute centers on the “independent state legislature theory,” which would oust state judges and other officials from longstanding roles in shaping the rules for federal elections. The case, argued in December, centers on the North Carolina Supreme Court’s rejection of a Republican-drawn congressional map.
The justices sought a fresh round of briefs earlier this month after the North Carolina Supreme Court said it would revisit at least part of the dispute. The move followed a Republican takeover of the state court in the 2022 election.
