Baltimore County redistricting commission narrows focus as deadline approaches
As Baltimore County's redistricting commission nears the conclusion of its 2025 work, tensions remain over how ...
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Federal trial begins in El Paso over alleged discrimination in Texas redistricting maps
A significant federal trial commenced this week in El Paso, aiming to determine whether Texas's 2021 ...
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New York elections, census, and redistricting update
A significant legal development unfolded in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, where a Voting Rights ...
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Federal settlement forces Mississippi to realign legislative districts with state’s Black population
A recent federal intervention has nudged Mississippi’s Legislature closer to reflecting the state’s racial makeup—37 percent Black—after ...
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Court orders Alabama to use new map after violating ‘Voting Rights Act’, ensuring fair representation for Black voters
In a significant victory for voting rights, a federal court has ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional ...
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Colorado House passes ‘Voting Rights Act’
The Colorado House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative ...
Read moreDetailsThree-judge panel orders Alabama to use new map after violating ‘Voting Rights Act’, ensuring fair representation for Black voters
Federal judges ruled Thursday that Alabama intentionally diluted the voting strength of Black residents when it ...
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