The Supreme Court struck down a fringe right-wing elections theory in a 6-3 ruling.
Two lawmakers in the state asked the Supreme Court to take up the case based on the independent state legislature theory.
But the balance of power shifted on the North Carolina Supreme Court, which went back and allowed the map.
Thomas wrote that with the original case now decided in the lawmakers' favor, the argument before the Supreme Court was "moot."
In his dissent, Thomas wrote that the court's purpose is to "resolve not questions and issues but 'Cases' or 'Controversies.'"
Persons:
Clarence Thomas, —, Clarence Thomas —, Moore, Harper —, Thomas, Thomas wasn't, Harper
Organizations:
Service, Republican, Voters, North, North Carolina Supreme
Locations:
North Carolina