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US judge rules that North Dakota legislative map violates Voting Rights Act and ‘dilutes’ Native American voting strength

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Following a four-day trial, a US federal judge ruled on Friday that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) because it dilutes the voting power of Native American voters. The case is in the US District Court for the District of North Dakota.

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North Dakota Supreme Court upholds abortion ban injunction

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The North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday upheld a preliminary injunction on the state’s abortion ban while litigation on the matter proceeds. The injunction was initially granted by the North Dakota District Court for the South Central Judicial District in July. The injunction stops enforcement of N.D.C.

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Georgia Republican leadership announces new redistricting map amid ongoing litigation

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Tennessee , North Dakota , Louisiana , Alabama and South Carolina have all faced legal challenges to proposed maps based on racial gerrymandering. The post Georgia Republican leadership announces new redistricting map amid ongoing litigation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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US federal appeals court denies rehearing in case that may limit private organizations’ ability to file lawsuits under Voting Rights Act

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In late 2023, t he Georgia Republican Legislature Leadership released its controversial new redistricting maps in the midst of ongoing section two litigation. Only two weeks ago, US District Chief Judge Peter D.

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Let North Dakota Police Brutality Lawyers Fight for Your Rights

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You are entitled to economic damages, covering your medical bills and the loss of income during your recovery.

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Former BNSF Employee Sues Company in Whistleblower Lawsuit

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Michael Fink of Bismarck, North Dakota recently filed a federal lawsuit seeking back pay, lost wages, benefits, damages for emotional support, and other relief after BNSF, a railway company, let him go last year after he blew the whistle on a few concerning things. Additionally, we would like his job back and is seeking up.

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North Carolina rights groups file lawsuit against state redistricting plans

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In April, North Carolina Republicans gained a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature when longtime Democratic state representative Tricia Cotham switched over to the GOP. The action against North Carolina is not the only ongoing voting rights litigation in the country.