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This joint resolution addresses the redistricting of Mississippi House of Representatives Districts 16, 22, 36, 39, and 41 in response to a United States District Court ruling that found violations of the Voting Rights Act. Specifically, the resolution revises the composition of these districts to create a new House District where minorities will have an opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice, while minimizing the impact on existing districts. The changes include modifications to the precinct compositions in several counties, such as adding Pontotoc County precincts to District 16, expanding District 22 to include additional precincts in Chickasaw and Clay Counties, removing some precincts from District 36, and adjusting the precincts in District 39 and 41. The resolution provides a detailed breakdown of the new district boundaries and establishes a schedule for 2025 House elections in the affected districts. It also includes provisions for the Secretary of State to correct any unintentional errors or omissions in the district descriptions and directs the Chairman of the House Apportionment and Elections Committee to submit the resolution to the federal court that originally identified the Voting Rights Act violations.

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