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fromSCSJ
1 month ago
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SOLVE Calls to Protect Multiracial Democracy on VRA Anniversary

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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

The Voting Rights Act, a landmark law, faces significant challenges threatening its enforcement and the right to vote.
fromSCSJ
1 month ago
Social justice

SOLVE Calls to Protect Multiracial Democracy on VRA Anniversary

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fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

After striking deal with Trump, this BigLaw firm worked with liberal groups to secure pro bono wins in 2 cases

Simpson Thacher worked with the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center on behalf of Black civic leaders in a case challenging district maps in Mississippi Supreme Court elections, the article reports. U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock of the Northern District of Mississippi ruled Aug. 19 that the map diluted the votes of Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Texas senate gives final approval to redrawn congressional map that heavily favours Republicans

Texas passed a Republican-drawn congressional map likely to net up to five GOP seats and headed to the governor amid Democratic legal challenges.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US: Texas House approves redistricting map appeasing Trump DW 08/21/2025

Texas approved a Republican-backed congressional map projected to secure Republicans up to five additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term

The Supreme Court will reargue Louisiana's congressional redistricting plan in its next term due to claims of racial gerrymandering.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Gilroy sets district map and election rules after months of deliberation

Gilroy's City Council has finalized district maps and rules to implement district-based elections, promoting better representation for its majority Latino population.
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