Mississippi Racial Gerrymandering Trial Targets State House, Senate Maps
Attorneys arguing that Mississippi’s state House and Senate maps are illegal racial gerrymanders are making closing arguments.
MFP Contributor
Attorneys arguing that Mississippi’s state House and Senate maps are illegal racial gerrymanders are making closing arguments.
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