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US judge rules that North Dakota legislative map violates Voting Rights Act and ‘dilutes’ Native American voting strength

JURIST

Following a four-day trial, a US federal judge ruled on Friday that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) because it dilutes the voting power of Native American voters. The case is in the US District Court for the District of North Dakota.

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Georgia Republican leadership announces new redistricting map amid ongoing litigation

JURIST

Jones of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division required the Georgia legislature to redraw an earlier version of the proposed Georgia Congressional map that does not dilute the voting power of Black Georgia voters. We look forward to passing this fair redistricting plan.”

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US federal appeals court denies rehearing in case that may limit private organizations’ ability to file lawsuits under Voting Rights Act

JURIST

The US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals declined Tuesday to rehear with the full Eighth Circuit panel of judges a prior appeals court decision curtailing private organizations’ ability to sue under section two of the Voting Rights Act for alleged racial gerrymandering in redistricting decisions.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

We were curious as to the status of online court help to the self-represented litigants as a good 2021 year-end wrapup article for the CTB? Colorado courts have a dedicated page for "Efiling for Non-Attorneys" at: [link] There are links to forms and video/written tutorials listed. We share what we found below.

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Supreme Court declines to block EPA methane, mercury rules

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Share The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a request from Republican-led states and industry groups to block a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that imposes more stringent standards on emissions of hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. This article was originally published at Howe on the Court.

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US Supreme Court rules late tax petitions for due process determinations subject to equitable tolling

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Thursday ruled in Boechler v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue that the 30-day time limit for taxpayers to seek review from the Tax Court of “collection due process” determinations is a nonjurisdictional deadline that can be equitably tolled. Justice Barrett delivered the unanimous opinion of the court.

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Trellis Expands Its Court Analytics Platform Into Another Five States, for Total Coverage of 21 States

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Trellis , a company that provides legal analytics and research for state trial court records, has expanded its coverage into another five states, bringing its total coverage to 21 states. Trellis has now added coverage for courts in Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Last year, it raised $14.1

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