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This is the Department’s first action to protect voting rights following the Shelby County decision, but it will not be our last.

Attorney General Eric Holder, explaining the Justice Department's move to take Texas to court for discriminating against Latino voters in a 2011 redistricting effort and foreshadowing future action against other states.

Attorney General Eric Holder, explaining the Justice Department's move to take Texas to court for discriminating against Latino voters in a 2011 redistricting effort and foreshadowing future action against other states.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.