Georgia County Sued for Violating Black Voter Rights

Georgia County Sued for Violating Black Voter Rights: What We Know
The civil lawsuit says those at-large elections violate the Voting Rights Act by unfairly diluting the influence of Black voters.
US sues Georgia's Houston County, says it violates Black voters' rights
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia, to challenge the county's at-large method of electing its board of commissioners, alleging the process violates Black voters' rights.
Lawsuit charges Georgia county with violating Voting Rights Act
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, alleges that electing the five commissioners at large rather than by districts gives Black citizens less opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Justice Department sues Georgia county, saying elections violate rights of Black voters
The U.S. Justice Department is suing a Georgia county, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners violates the rights of Black voters.
Justice Department sues Houston County, Georgia over alleged discriminatory voting practices
The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, pushes for a judge to order the county to move to geographical political districts.
DOJ sues Houston County over alleged Voting Rights Act violations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, alleging that the county’s at-large method of electing members to the Board of Commissioners violates the Voting Rights Act,
Houston County’s election plan negatively affects Black voters, Department of Justice says in lawsuit
The Department of Justice argues in a lawsuit that Houston County’s method of electing its Board of Commissioners “dilutes the voting strength of Black citizens,” court reco
DOJ sues Houston County for allegedly denying Black Georgia voters’ rights
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Houston County, alleging that at-large elections deny representation for Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
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