NAACP threatens suit over Congressional redistricting plan

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The state president of the NAACP told lawmakers drawing up a map for North Carolina Congressional districts Thursday, "We will meet you in court."

Rev. William Barber called the map, developed by the Republican majority to re-allocate voters based on 2010 Census data, "regressive" and "shameful" in comments at a public hearing. 

I'm glad we have someone to help protect those whom need it the most in this state. Rev. Barder is a thorn in the sides of the GO because they know he is right 95% of time and has the power to get the people behind him..

Democratic speakers criticized the proposal as gerrymandering that would diminish the power of black voters. Barber and others say the plan violates the Federal Voting Rights Act by removing five counties – Gates, Washington, Beaufort, Craven and Wayne – from the 1st District, a seat currently held by Democrat G. K. Butterfield.

Well this was their plan when they redrew those lines.

Former GOP state Sen. Woody White of Wilmington praised lawmakers for a map he said would give southeastern voters the chance to elect a Republican for the first time in more than a century.