''Wittman v. Personhuballah'', 578 U.S. ___ (2016), was a

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case in which the Court held that the appellants lacked standing under

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to pursue their appeal., 136 S. Ct. 1732, 1733 (2016). The case dealt with redistricting by the Virginia Legislature of Virginia's 3rd congressional district and allegations of gerrymandering based upon race. The appeal was brought by Congressmen

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, and Rob Wittman.

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