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US Justice Department files voting rights suit against Tennessee county alleging racial discrimination

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Fayette County, Tennessee, alleging its Board of County Commissioners violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Guide to Local Government Redistricting requires consideration of minority representation in district plans.

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“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”

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“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”: Adam Liptak and Emily Bazelon of The New York Times have this report.

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Tennessee judges rule state Senate map is unconstitutional, orders redraw

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A Tennessee state court ruled that a Republican-drawn map for the state’s Senate seats violated the Tennessee Constitution. The Tennessee Constitution states that “a county having more than one senatorial district, the district shall be numbered consecutively.”

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US appeals court dismisses suit challenging Tennessee anti-drag law

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A US appeals court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to a Tennessee law that restricts drag performances, reversing a lower court’s decision that blocked the law from taking full effect. The post US appeals court dismisses suit challenging Tennessee anti-drag law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee law restricting drag performances

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A federal judge in Tennessee on Friday temporarily blocked a controversial law that would have imposed strict limits on drag performances in the state. The post Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee law restricting drag performances appeared first on JURIST - News. Judge Thomas L. The pause is subject to extension.

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Tennessee city must pay $500k in settlement with ACLU over drag ban

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A Tennessee city settled with the ACLU on Wednesday, agreeing to pay $500,000 for the harm caused by its anti-drag ordinance and policy. The ACLU is currently tracking twenty-nine anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Tennessee for this legislative session.

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Expelled Tennessee lawmakers win special election to serve remainder of their terms

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Two Tennessee lawmakers who were expelled from the Tennessee legislature earlier this year after protesting gun violence won reelection Thursday for the Tennessee House of Representatives seats they were removed from earlier this year. One of the lawmakers, Justin Jones, won his election for Tennessee House District 52.

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