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Native American Voters Fight Section 2 Ruling in Court

7/11/2025

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Native American voters in North Dakota are gearing up to challenge the 8th Circuit's ruling that bars private individuals from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This decision clashes with other circuit rulings, raising concerns that the fight for voting rights may now rest solely with the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Native American voters in North Dakota are gearing up to challenge the 8th Circuit's ruling that bars private individuals from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This decision clashes with other circuit rulings, raising concerns that the fight for voting rights may now rest solely with the U.S. Department of Justice.