This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Hearing Opens on Norfolk Redistricting Challenge in 1962 Acts
Richmond Circuit Court begins a case filed by two Norfolk residents seeking to block this year’s primary and general elections for the legislature. They contend the 1962 redistricting acts discriminate against Norfolk and seek an injunction until fairer maps are enacted. The Atty. Gen. argues to uphold the acts. If denied, appeals to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals loom, likely delaying final resolution beyond the July 9 Democratic primary. The federal case involving Virginia also awaits the U.S. Supreme Court review and has stayed the lower court’s ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Norfolk
General Assembly
Henry E. Howell Jr
House of Delegates
Atty
Robert Y. Button
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia
Supreme Court