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Mississippi Activists Fight Discriminatory Redistricting Practices

When the city of Biloxi, Mississippi replaced its sewer system, it did so by digging up all its roads at once—to the detriment of the local Vietnamese population. As dust filled the air, elderly citizens and other vulnerable people were stricken by emphysema and other breathing conditions. Local residents had to navigate bumpy, potholed streets that damaged cars and made day-to-day travel difficult.

The Vietnamese community gathered to bring their complaints to local government. However, the city did not respond to any of their concerns.

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