Episode 518: Betrayed by State Officials, North Dakota Native Americans Forced to Again Fight for the Right to Choose Their Own State Representation

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 9, 2024
Betrayed by State Officials, North Dakota Native Americans Forced to Again Fight for the Right to Choose Their Own State Representation
In 2021, Native Americans nations negotiated with the State of North Dakota to create majority minority state House districts under the Voting Rights Act, and together defended it in federal court. NOW the State is welching on the deal and joining the GOP plaintiffs in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the decision.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Democracy Docket - (2023) Federal Court Rejects GOP Lawsuit Aimed At Eliminating North Dakota Tribal Nation Legislative Districts
North Dakota Monitor - North Dakota changes course on tribal redistricting case, asks US Supreme Court to rule
Native American Rights Fund - DEFENDING A MAJORITY NATIVE-VOTER SUBDISTRICT IN NORTH DAKOTA (WALEN V. BURGUM)
U.S. Supreme Court - Docket for Charles Walen, et al., Appellants v. Doug Burgum, Governor of North Dakota, et al.
Groups Taking Action:
Native American Rights Fund, Campaign Legal Center, Election Law Group

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