28

Mar

Census Data and Geographycensus, dataindepth, ethnicity, national, News, Race data and census, U.S. Census Bureau

Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census Results of Racial Identification for the Self-Reported Hispanic or Latino Population

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News Release — Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released results showing how people who identify as being of Hispanic or Latino origin (referred to as the Hispanic population) self-reported their race in the 2020…

10

Oct

Race in RedistrictingAnalysis, dataindepth, Datanews, national, News

Study: Partisan and Racial Representation Outcomes in the 2020 Redistricting Cycle

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A recent article published in Publius: The Journal of Federalism, explores and measures partisan fairness, competitiveness, and minority representation in newly enacted redistricting maps across the states. A summary of…

08

Oct

Case Updates, HOME, LATEST, LAW, Redistricting, Redistricting Litigation, VIDEO, Voting Rights ActAlabama, lawindepth, lpvra, national, scotus

U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument Audio and Analysis of Pivotal Alabama Voting Rights Act Case

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On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan regarding Alabama Congressional Redistricting. Listen to the Oral Argument on YouTube. Last January, a three-judge…

03

Jan

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A Flurry of Redistricting Activity Happened Over the Holidays. Here is a Recap

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An incredible amount of redistricting activity occurred over the holidays in over 10 states. It's safe to say you missed most of it. Here is your post-holiday update. Map Adoptions…

13

Nov

LATEST, NEWS, RedistrictingDOJ, national, ncsl, Voting Rights Act

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…

16

Sep

Census Data and Geography, NEWS, Redistricting Functionscensus, census 2020, census data, dataindepth, national, U.S. Census Bureau

Census Bureau Delivers 2020 Census Redistricting Data in Easier-to-Use Format

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SEPT. 16, 2021 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File to states and the public in an easier-to-use format.    These data are now…

01

Sep

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Justice Department Issues Guidance on Federal Statutes Regarding Redistricting and Methods for Electing Public Officials

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Press Release: Sept. 1, 2021 Today the U.S. Department of Justice announced the release of a guidance document to ensure state, county, and municipal governments comply with Section 2 of…

01

Sep

Census Data and Geography, LATEST, NEWS, Redistricting, Redistricting Functionscensus, census 2020, dataindepth, national, U.S. Census Bureau

Census Bureau Announces “Early” Release Date for Easier-to-Use Formats for Redistricting Data

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Press Release SEPT. 1, 2021 — The U.S. Census Bureau will release easier-to-use formats of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File on September 16. Also on September 16, redistricting data will be…

05

Aug

Census Data and Geography, DATA and TECHNOLOGY, LATEST, NEWS, Redistricting Functionscensus, census 2020, national, redistricting data, U.S. Census Bureau

Census Bureau to Release Redistricting Data on Aug. 12. Four Days Early.

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U.S. Census Bureau Press Release: August 5, 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a news conference to discuss the release of the first local level results from the 2020…