GOP's Texas redistricting rejected for discrimination

Uncle Sam | 206839 hits | Aug 29 3:22 pm | Posted by: BeaverFever

WASHINGTON – A panel of federal judges threw out Texas redistricting plans Tuesday saying the state failed to show the new political lines would not discriminate against minorities under the Voting Rights Act. "[...] we deny Texas declaratory relief," the

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by saturn_656
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:40 pm
Texas is one of 16 mostly southern states that must receive pre-approval, or preclearance, to changes in voting procedures under the Voting Rights Act because of a history of discrimination.

This is odd to say the least.
by DrCaleb
Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:13 pm
"saturn_656" said
Texas is one of 16 mostly southern states that must receive pre-approval, or preclearance, to changes in voting procedures under the Voting Rights Act because of a history of discrimination.

This is odd to say the least.

But when the Liberal Party does it . . . ?

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