Merrick Garland: “Today, the Justice Department has filed suit against the state of…”

On the recordDecember 6, 2021

Today, the Justice Department has filed suit against the state of Texas for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

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Merrick Garland

Democratic · District of Columbia

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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Garland announced the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas for redistricting plans that discriminate against Latino and black voters.

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Merrick Garland: “Today, the Justice Department has filed suit against the state of Texas for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights…”

Editor's note · Context