intentionally packed [concentrated certain populations] and cracked [diluted certain populations] on the basis of race (using race as a proxy for voting behavior) with the intent to dilute minority voting strength," U.S. District Judges Orlando Garcia and Xavier Rodriguez wrote in the majority opinion.
" The court said its interim map "merely restores the minority opportunity districts to their original configuration." U.S. District Court Judges Orlando Garcia and Xavier Rodriguez formed the majority in that November ruling. U.S. Appeals Court Judge Jerry Smith, the third member of the panel, diss
Date: Dec 09, 2011
Category: U.S.
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Texas Redistricting, Kohn, Google, Wal-Mart in Court News
U.S. District Judges Orlando Garcia and Xavier Rodriguez, both of San Antonio, have consistently agreed on rulings in the redistricting case. U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry E. Smith of Houston has dissented from each of the court's orders.
Date: Nov 28, 2011
Category: U.S.
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