Redistricting Standards Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Redistricting Standards Act of 1983 - Amends Federal law to establish guidelines for drawing the boundaries of congressional districts within three years after a decennial census. Requires such boundaries to be drawn: (1) with due regard to significant natural geographic barriers so as to contain only continguous territory; (2) to coincide with boundaries of local political subdivisions; and (3) to be compact in form. Prohibits States from drawing boundaries for the purpose of: (1) favoring specific political parties or individuals; and (2) denying effective voting representation to any language minority group or any racial minority group. Authorizes State legislatures to formulate criteria implementing such boundaries. Authorizes any qualified voter in a particular congressional district to bring an action in district court to enforce State compliance with such boundaries. Authorizes such courts to issue orders: (1) enforcing State compliance; and (2) establishing single member districts. Prohibits the court from invalidating certain State-drawn district boundaries unless it finds that substantial compliance with statutory standards has not been achieved. Directs the court to alte…