State District Maps ‘Dilute the Voting Strength of Black Mississippians,’ Lawsuit Alleges
Despite being a 38% Black state, the Mississippi Senate has just 12 Black members, who represent 23% of the 52-member body.
Despite being a 38% Black state, the Mississippi Senate has just 12 Black members, who represent 23% of the 52-member body.
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