US EditionFederal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act
- On Wednesday, the federal appellate court based in St. Louis ruled that private citizens are not permitted to file lawsuits under a crucial section of the Voting Rights Act in seven Midwestern states.
- This ruling followed earlier decisions, including a 2023 8th Circuit case, reversing prior legal victories by two Native American tribes challenging North Dakota's 2021 redistricting plan.
- The ruling asserted that Section 1983 lawsuits over voting rights require a clear private right to sue under Section 2, effectively blocking private Voting Rights Act cases in the 8th Circuit states.
- Mark Gaber noted that, following the ruling, only the U.S. Attorney General can bring lawsuits under the Voting Rights Act within the jurisdictions covered by the 8th Circuit, effectively barring private individuals from doing so.
- The decision complicates enforcement of the Voting Rights Act in these states, leaving challenges mostly to the Justice Department amid concern over reduced federal civil rights staff and pending possible Supreme Court review.
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