Federal law prohibits states from diluting minority voting power, but the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that legislatures cannot take race too much into consideration. Whose, I don't know. Sen. Bill Martin, D-Guilford, an African American who needs about 24,000 people added to his turf, said the redistricting panels could craft lines to preserve black representation if that is a priority. Top 50 Companies Find out which Triad companies have the strongest stocks and the brightest outlook. Story ideas Contact the newsroom with story ideas.
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