Wisconsin Supreme Court Getting too Big for its Britches

This seems to be quite the grab at power.

The Legislature ‘s top Republican says the Wisconsin Supreme Court is exceeding its authority by drafting plans to rewrite the boundaries of voting districts.

Another problem is that the move forces the Republican-led Assembly and the Democratic-led Senate to hire lawyers to respond to a proposal that is before the court, which could lead to big legal bills for taxpayers, said Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem.

Legislative logjams on the politically volatile issue of redistricting take place every 10 years as the major parties try to gain electoral advantage while reshaping Assembly and Senate districts to reflect changes in population.

The Supreme Court says it has to be ready to write legislative district maps in the event lawmakers can ‘t agree or the Legislature ‘s plan is challenged in court.

While it is true that redistricting often ends up in the courts, it does not end up in the Wisconsin Supreme Court - it ends up in the federal courts.  The Wisconsin Supreme Court is trying to reach out and take over a process that it isn’t within its jurisdiction, and they are starting the usurpation five years out.  Huebsch is right and the court should focus on its job instead of trying to reshape the political landscape in Wisconsin.