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Old 08-16-2017, 01:04 PM
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Judge invalidates racist district maps in TX, yet again

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The ruling is the latest round in a six-year court battle over how the state's lawmakers drew political boundaries.

"Intentional discrimination is a bad habit for the Texas Legislature," said state Rep. Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas, chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, one of the lead plaintiffs. "With the 7th ruling of intentional discrimination since 2011, a federal court confirmed today that Texas congressional maps remain unconstitutional.
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news...s-11821921.php
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If at first you don't succeed (to disenfranchise minority voters), try and try again.
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