Supreme Court upholds Native-majority districts in North Dakota
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld North Dakota’s legislative redistricting plan, which includes two Native-majority subdistricts. These districts were designed to ensure fair representation for Native communities, particularly the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Nation. The decision reinforces the importance of tribal voices in state governance and complies with the Voting Rights Act.
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