US EditionFeds' suit claims Pennsylvania city's 'at-large' election system is biased against Hispanic voters
- The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit claiming Hazleton's election system is biased against Hispanic voters, violating the Federal Voting Rights Act.
- The lawsuit states that the 'at-large' system prevents Hispanic citizens from having equal opportunities in the political process.
- The complaint notes that no Hispanic candidate has ever been elected to the Hazleton City Council.
- U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam emphasized that the growing Hispanic population should choose candidates representing their interests.
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americanbriefing.com‘Meritless’: In Its Dying Days, Biden DOJ Sues GOP-Led City Council For Not Being … Hispanic Enough
An election law expert questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) claims that Hazleton, Pennsylvania’s city council elections are racist.
City of Hazleton sued for suppressing Hispanic vote, local officials respond
Hazleton, Pa. — The Justice Department announced yesterday that it has filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton to challenge the city council’s at-large method of election, claiming Hispanic
Feds’ lawsuit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters
A complaint filed in Scranton federal court claims the “at-large” system“ results in Hispanic citizens not having an equal opportunity to participate in the political process.
Feds say Pa. city's 'at-large' election system is biased against Hispanic voters
The U.S. Justice Department is asking a judge to declare that a Pennsylvania city’s method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally diluted the political power of its growing Hispanic population.
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