WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has struck down two congressional districts in North Carolina because race played too large a role in their creation.
The justices ruled Monday that Republicans who controlled the state legislature and governor’s office in 2011 placed too many African-Americans in the two districts. The result was to weaken African-American voting strength elsewhere in North Carolina.
Both districts have since been redrawn and the state conducted elections under the new congressional map in 2016.
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The ‘so-called’ Supreme Court at it again!
Yes, yes, yes! Now sane Tar Heels have to get their asses out and vote!
Good news for the Federal Judge in Texas who struck down district maps for the same reason.
Better news for voters whose votes are being diluted.
Bustedddddddddddddd…
Wish my state NE woukd challenge our districts. Clearly drawn up for Republicans but race likely not an issue.