Publication
2 Apr 2013
This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. It also provides a summary of selected legislation in the 112th and 113th Congress that would establish additional requirements and standards for congressional redistricting.
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Author | L Paige Whitaker |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |