And what happens if these Latino-mandered districts don’t manage to elect a Latino anyhow? Does the ACLU then owe Yakima restitution?
This is a serious appeal to attorneys and academics with expertise on Constitutional matters and federal laws.
When did the clear delineation between the obligations and powers of federalism and the States shift in that ugly direction?
Seems as if now the Federal government is attempting to preempt States' authorities' power about anything.
So why do we need State Governments?
What's the "Latino" race?
White men from Spain?
My town Watsonville, California went through this some years ago. No more at large city council election and divided the voting area into 7 districts. In the two outlying districts, Caucasian acres, usually a couple of candidates will run against each other and some 7,000 votes will be cast. In the downtown districts, the Barrio, usually a candidate will run unopposed and maybe 200 votes will be cast. Town has turned into a banana republic.
I never understood the value of having a city councle that was elected at large. Why not just elect one man then, if your not going to bother with representing regions?