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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Monday that could have serious consequences for the Voting Rights Act. The ruling suggests that the enforcement measures of the Act, which have historically supported minority representation in American politics, may be reduced. The 8th Circuit’s decision ....

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