In Reynolds v. Sims, the defendant argued that the existing apportionment of state legislative districts did not need to reflect population equality, claiming that historical practices and local interests justified the unequal representation. They contended that the Constitution does not mandate strict population-based representation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between urban and rural interests. The case ultimately focused on whether state legislative districts must adhere to the principle of one-person, one-vote to ensure fair representation.
Reynolds v. Sims, 377 US 533 (1964)The Petitioner, Reynolds, was Dallas County, Alabama, Probate Judge Bernard A. Reynolds.
The Supreme Court decisions in Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims resulted in more equal representation. In Reynolds v. Sims, the court stated that state legislature districts had to be approximately equal in terms of population.
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The Reynolds v. Sims case was significant because it established the principle of "one person, one vote," requiring state legislative districts to be roughly equal in population. This decision helped ensure fair representation and voting rights for all citizens, regardless of where they lived.
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Harry V. Sims was born in 1892.
Harry V. Sims died in 1962.
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