South Dakota District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction in Lower Brule Redistricting Suit

South Dakota District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction in Lower Brule Redistricting Suit

Here is the order:

The decision acknowledges that the county’s current redistricting plan would dilute the voting power of the Native community and requires the county commissioners to create a new plan for the county elections in November. “The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe remains ready to help Lyman County make positive changes on and off-reservation: let’s get started,” said plaintiff, voter, and Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Vice Chairman Neil Russell.

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