Wisconsin redistricting trial wraps up; ruling won't come for several weeks

MADISON — Attorneys have wrapped up a federal trial to decide whether Republicans discriminated against Democrats when they redrew state Assembly boundaries five years ago.

A group of voters who support Democrats sued last year over the boundaries GOP lawmakers drew up in 2011. They argue the districts marginalize Democrats and have asked a three-judge panel to declare the map unconstitutional.

The plaintiffs' lawyers insisted during closing arguments Friday, May 27th that the new districts have robbed Democratic supporters of their voice in government.

The state's attorneys countered during their arguments that partisanship is to be expected in redistricting. They say drawing districts for partisan advantage isn't unconstitutional and is actually democracy in action since duly elected lawmakers are doing the work.

The judges aren't expected to rule for at least several weeks.