Democrats Lose Fight Over Redistricting
By: Stephen Crews
Updated: May 20, 2012
The legislature is required by law to re-draw the new legislative districts this year.
Many democrats are unhappy with the new proposal form Republican lawmakers. They're concerned that they would lead to a legislature that pits white Republicans against black Democrats.
Two legislative committee turned down redistricting plans proposed by Democrats, and a judge rejected a request from Democrats for a temporary restraining order delaying redistricting.












