Correct. In other countries, like Canada, they got rid of it via independent redistricting commissions (which is what Michigan passed in 2018). But the law will be chipped away by Republicans to suppress votes and the Dems will allow it. Amendments are the only way in the US.
How do you prevent parties from interfering with the independent commissions? Wouldn't they find some way to make sure they get some of "their people" on those commissions?
I can only tell you that in Michigan, the commission has Republicans, Democrats and Independents. It's getting challenged in court (this is why I mentioned an amendment would be the only thing that would work ultimately) but so far those challenges are being rejected. I feel it's the most democratic process I have ever experienced in person - the public is part of the map drawing entirely. I personally feel no map will ever satisfy every person but, it's a whole lot better and more fair than what we had before. I just hope more people in other states push for independent redistricting because the GOP will do everything possible, legal or not, to make sure they can invoke their tyrannical rule on as many people as possible. That might sound hyperbolic but after watching almost 2 years of this process, and ignoring most of what the right says and paying more attention to what they do - it's an accurate description.
