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Nov

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GROUPS LAUNCH LEGAL CHALLENGES OVER ALABAMA RACIAL GERRYMANDERING

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A group of voters backed by several civil rights organizations have filed a pair of lawsuits against Alabama's congressional and state legislative districts enacted just 12 days ago. The first…

13

Nov

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Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Discusses New DOJ Voting Rights Act Guidance at NCSL Summit

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Last week, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke spoke at NCSL’s Summit in Tampa regarding the Department of Justice’s guidance on how the Civil Rights Division is approaching Section 2 of…

11

Nov

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2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Releases Draft Maps Ahead of Deadline

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Press Release, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 PRESS RELEASE 2020 California Citizens Redistricting CommissionReleases Draft Maps Ahead of Deadline SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) released draft maps…

06

Nov

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Governor Accepts​ Legislative and Congressional Maps From Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission​

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Press Release: November 5, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today accepted the final certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and transmitted them to the Maryland General…

31

Oct

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New York Law School Launches Public Redistricting Mapping Project

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New York, NY (October 27, 2021) – New York Law School’s (NYLS) New York Census and Redistricting Institute has launched a statewide Public Mapping Redistricting Project to coincide with the 2021 state redistricting cycle.…

14

Oct

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Redistricting Headlines Oct 14 2021: WV House Approves map. CO Commission Approves House and Senate Maps while State Supreme Court Reviews Congressional Plan.

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A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. National: Gridlock and dysfunction — and a few tears — hit redistricting (politico.com) Colorado: Colorado independent redistricting committee approves House, Senate…

12

Oct

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Redistricting Headlines Oct 12 2021: Virginia Commission Implodes, Misses Map Deadline. Oregon Republicans Sue. CO and MI Adopt Maps.

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A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. National Spotlight: Virginia Redistricting Commission Conflict Produced Tense Moments Last Friday. On Friday, citizen commissioner and co-chair Greta Harris walked out…

08

Oct

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VA Redistricting Commission Implodes as Three Commissioners Walk Out

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On Friday, the VA Redistricting Commission's Democratic co-chair Greta Harris, called it quits and walked out of the public meeting of the commission flanked by two more citizen commissioners. The…

07

Oct

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Redistricting Headlines Oct 7 2021: CO Congressional Map Under Scrutiny. MT Commission Proposes Maps. The Status of NY Redistricting.

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A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. Common Cause criticizes redistricting process in Indiana, Illinois Colorado: Common Cause eyes litigation over Colorado's congressional redistricting plan Colorado: Latest state…