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And here we are again, waiting for the #NCGA #NCjoint redistricting committee to get going on the 2nd (and last?) day of public hearings on #redistricting. Today focuses on the legislative maps. Getting going! #NCPOL
Clair Storm, 1st speaker, notes 90% of growth comes from people of color and in Meck/Wake, but no new minority-majority Cong. districts. Notes they falsely claimed court said there is no racially polarized voting in NC. Proposed maps will disadvantage both Black Cong-persons,
Ms. Kiel speaking remotely cites inclusion of coastal counties in minority opportunity district dilutes the vote, probably violating the Voting Right Act. Racial data must be used to comply with the VRA. Failing leads to lawsuits, achievement of a majority despite voters' wishes.
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