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This bill, known as the Save American Democracy Act (SAD Act), aims to limit states from redrawing Congressional district boundaries more than once between decennial censuses, except under specific circumstances. The bill allows additional redistricting only if a court mandates it to comply with the U.S. Constitution, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, or the state's own constitution, or if the original redistricting legislation explicitly requires a subsequent redrawing of district lines. Congress justifies its authority to regulate redistricting through constitutional provisions that grant it power over the time, place, and manner of Congressional elections, as well as the enforcement of apportionment requirements. The legislation specifically applies to Congressional redistricting that occurs after the 2020 census and does not impact state or local election district boundaries. By limiting mid-decade redistricting, the bill seeks to prevent potential gerrymandering and provide more stability in electoral boundaries, with the goal of protecting the democratic process and ensuring fair representation.

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