Justice Department releases Voting Rights Act mapmaking guidance

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Justice Department releases Voting Rights Act mapmaking guidance

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The Justice Department on Wednesday released a set of redistricting guidelines related to the Voting Rights Act, warning states and local governments redrawing district maps against diluting the voting power of minority communities. “Where jurisdictions don’t draw maps that fairly enable all citizens, regardless of race or membership in a language minority, to elect the candidates of their […]
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