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Mississippi | Congress

Buck v. Barbour

Last Updated Dec 19, 2011
Case No. 3:11-cv-00717 (S.D. Miss.)
Cycle 2010

Case Information

** This case has been consolidated with Smith v. Clark. Further updates will be posted to that case page. **

A challenge in federal court to the malapportionment of congressional districts, anticipating the failure of the legislature to draw new districts after the Census.  On Dec. 19, 2011, the case was consolidated with Smith v. Clark.

History

Case filings, starting with most recent court

Additional Cases

Federal court drew districts in 2000 and 2010 cycle; released state from preclearance for 2020 cycle
Cycle 2020