The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld a lower court's ruling that private citizens and groups like the NAACP cannot bring lawsuits under a provision that forbids discrimination in state and local elections laws. This decision could have a significant impact on voters of color nationwide. The ruling will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld a lower court's ruling that private citizens and groups like the NAACP cannot bring lawsuits under a provision that forbids discrimination in state and local elections laws.
This decision could have a significant impact on voters of color nationwide. The ruling will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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