Bone Shirt v. Hazeltine Ruling
May 2, 2002
State officials must get federal approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act before implementing a new legislative redistricting plan in a district that includes two Indian reservations.
ACLU Press Release: Federal Court Says South Dakota Must Approve Changes to Legislative District With Indian Reservations
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