Case: Watkins et al. v. Mabus, Governor of Mississippi, et al.
Abbreviation: Watkins v. Mabus
Decision Date: 1991-11-12
Docket Number: No. 91-434
Citation: 502 U.S. 954
Volume: 502
Reporter: United States Reports
Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction: United States
Parties: Watkins et al. v. Mabus, Governor of Mississippi, et al.
Judges: Justice Blackmun and Justice Stevens would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.
Pages: 954–955

Head Matter:
November 12, 1991
No. 91-434.
Watkins et al. v. Mabus, Governor of Mississippi, et al.

Opinion:
Appeal from D. C. S. D. Miss. Judgment affirmed except with respect to appellants' claim that the preclearance requirements of § 5 of the Voting Rights Act apply to the changes in the absentee ballot procedures adopted for the September 17 election ordered by the District Court. The completion of the September 17 election has rendered this claim moot with regard to the relief sought, i. e., an order enjoining the September 17 election for failure to comply with preclearance requirements. Accordingly, we vacate that portion of the judgment below with instructions to dismiss the relevant part of the complaint. Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U. S. 490, 512-513 (1989); United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36, 39-40 (1950).
Justice Blackmun and Justice Stevens would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.