Hazleton, Voting Rights Act and Justice Department

City of Hazleton sued for suppressing Hispanic vote, local officials respond
The Justice Department announced yesterday that it has filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton to challenge the city council’s at-large method of election, claiming Hispanic
Justice Department files voting rights suit against City of Hazleton
The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Hazleton alleging its method of electing council results in Hispanic citizens having less chance in the city's political process.
Justice Department Files Voting Rights Suit Against City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to challenge the
Feds' suit claims Pennsylvania city's 'at-large' election system is biased against Hispanic voters
The U.S. Justice Department is asking a judge to declare that a Pennsylvania city’s method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally diluted the political power of its
PA City Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System' Suit Claims
The federal government is suing Hazleton, accusing the city of discriminating against Hispanic voters with its at-large system for electing city council members, authorities said. The Department of Justice announced the lawsuit against the City of Hazleton in a news release on Tuesday,
Feds say Pa. city's ‘at-large' election system is biased against Hispanic voters
The U.S. Justice Department claims Hazelton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally diluted the political power of its growing Hispanic population.
Justice Department sues Hazleton, alleging bias against Hispanics in council elections
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday sued to stop Hazleton from electing city council members at-large, a change that the ...
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Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against city of Hazleton
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the city of Hazleton in effort to challenge the city council's election ...
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Hazleton school preparing to reopen after abrupt closure
A school in our area is getting ready to reopen after abruptly closing its doors just days before Christmas. Immanuel ...
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Hazleton Chamber sets networking event
Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend our first ...
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Hazleton Girl Scouts volunteer time at local cat shelter
We love cats!” exclaimed the members of Girl Scout Troop 32935 of Hazleton. Seven members of the Troop, along with their two ...
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Lawsuit: Hazleton’s elections biased
The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to declare a Pennsylvania city’s method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally ...
Hazleton butterfly guy discusses endangered monarchs
It’s hard to imagine a more vigorous advocate for the endangered monarch butterfly than Rick Mikula. Known around Hazleton as ...
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Hazleton Rotary inducts new members
Rotary District 7410 Governor Bill Skinner inducted the following new members: Craig Bonham, Melissa Boham, Kevin Brobst, ...
OraSure leaving original manufacturing site in Bethlehem
Its 30,501 square-foot facility at 1745 Eaton Avenue appears on loopnet.com, a commercial real estate website.