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Appeals ruling curtails voting rights cases in Iowa, six other states
A federal appeals court has blocked one of the remaining means for civil rights activists to seek enforcement of voting ...
Ruling in North Dakota case erases path for people in 7 states to sue under the Voting Rights Act
The latest ruling is a reversal for two Native American tribes in North Dakota who had successfully challenged the ...
Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act
A federal appeals court on Wednesday shut down the ability of private individuals to bring Voting Rights Act lawsuits ...
5 things to know for May 15: Qatar, Drinking water, Voting Rights Act, National Weather Service, Child care
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. During President Trump’s visit to Qatar on ...
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Appeals court rules against North Dakota tribes in voting rights case
Attorneys representing the tribes say the appellate court’s ruling eliminates voters’ ability to challenge racial ...
Indigenous Affairs Justice Appeals court rules against North Dakota tribes in voting rights case
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision overturned a 2023 decision by a North Dakota federal judge that found the ...
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Ruling in North Dakota case erases path for people in 7 states to sue under the Voting Rights Act
The latest ruling reversed a legal victory for two tribal nations in North Dakota that challenged a legislative redistricting plan. The ruling shuts off a route to Section 2 of the Voting Rights ...