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Mississippi residents in De Soto County file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

Several Mississippi residents in De Soto County have filed a federal lawsuit against the creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary

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What happened Several Mississippi residents in De Soto County have filed a federal lawsuit against the creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary.
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Left / center-leftMississippi residents in De Soto County file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

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ABC News - USNews report · Jul 8, 6:44 PM

Mississippi residents in De Soto County file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

Several Mississippi residents in De Soto County have filed a federal lawsuit against the creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 8, 5:44 PM

Mississippi residents in De Soto County file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

Several Mississippi residents in De Soto County have filed a federal lawsuit against the creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary.

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Jul 8, 5:44 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

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