NAACP New York State Conference Statement on Ruling Declaring 11th Congressional District Boundaries Unconstitutional

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Wednesday’s ruling is a victory for fair representation and for Staten Island’s growing communities of color. For too long, Black and Latino Staten Islanders have been packed into a congressional district that dilutes their voting strength and denies them a meaningful opportunity to elect a representative of their choice. This decision affirms what the New York Constitution requires: district lines cannot be drawn in a way that locks communities out of political power. We urge the Independent Redistricting Commission to act swiftly to deliver a map that reflects Staten Island’s lived reality and gives every voter a fair chance to be heard.

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