Both the major parties do it to their advantages. Doesn't really matter what it's "thought of", the reality is that they're both equally guilty.

And the name of the state is ....

Illinois is known for extremely gerrymandered pro-democrat districts, that also seem designed to minimize minority impact within the party. They've cleaned up some of the shapes so it's less obvious recently.

Thanks. I was able to look it up. It's quite obvious. Looks like a pinwheel

https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/redistricting-report-card?...

Their other maps are less egregious

It really feels like a crime to do this. It's pretty wild that's legal

Probably Maryland. It's one of the worst in the country.

https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/redistricting-report-card/...