Feds’ lawsuit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters
A complaint filed in Scranton federal court claims the “at-large” system“ results in Hispanic citizens not having an equal opportunity to participate in the political process.
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,
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
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
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.
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State sues Eagle Rock resort for selling ‘vastly overpriced’ lots
Eagle Rock Resort near Hazleton has been selling lots at far more than their resale value, Pennsylvania Attorney General ...
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DOJ Sues City In Pennsylvania Over City Council Election System
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, alleging that its at-large ...
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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DOJ files voting rights lawsuit against Pennsylvania city
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton, Pa., challenging the city council’s at-large ...
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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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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 ...
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Hazleton’s Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts announces 2025 theatrical season, upcoming auditions for “Cabaret”
The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts at 212 West Broad Street in Hazleton are very excited to announce their upcoming ...
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Justice Department files voting rights civil lawsuit against City of Hazleton
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the City of Hazleton to challenge the city council’s at-large method of election.