How can they be in this together? Certainly, stronger Black districts means one of them has got to go? Or do they think Lipinski's hometurf is at least in Chicago and ought to have been given to them? In that case, they're basically right, but good luck in court.
It could be divided between them and a new southwest side Latino seat.
Luck on minority rights suits in court in the 7th circuit (which includes Chicago) is often predicated on having significant minority groups or leaders on one's side. Their reluctance to go in on the defense is a huge boost to the plaintiffs.
Except there's not union among minorities because Gutierrez would oppose the creation of a SW Chicago Hispanic seat.
