Security News in Brief: Justice Department Issues Guidance on Federal Statutes Regarding Redistricting and Methods for Electing Public Officials

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Today the U.S. Department of Justice announced the release of a guidance document to ensure state, county, and municipal governments comply with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act concerning redistricting maps and methods of electing governmental bodies following the release of the 2020 Census redistricting data.