Federal Court Strikes Down North Dakota’s Legislative Maps, Citing Voting Rights Act Violation
In a groundbreaking ruling, a federal court has declared North Dakota’s legislative maps as unconstitutional, stating that they infringe upon Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Spirit Lake Tribe, and concerned voters raised concerns about the maps’ detrimental impact on Native voters. This decision marks a significant victory for democracy and the protection of voting rights. For more details, click here: [link to the source].
[Breaking News] Federal Court Deems North Dakota’s Legislative Maps Unconstitutional Under Voting Rights Act
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BREAKING: Federal court strikes down North Dakota’s legislative maps, finding that the districts violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Spirit Lake Tribe and voters alleged the maps harm Native voters. https://t.co/81GhD1106D
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