The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.
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The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.
The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.
The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.
The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.
The federal appeals court found that claims of vote dilution must be brought by single minority classes, overturning precedent allowing coalitions of voters to bring claims.