A federal judge has granted a permanent injunction against a new state law that redistricts the Greensboro City Council. That means it won't go into effect this election year.
Judge Catherine Eagles heard testimony for about two and a half hours Thursday. Attorneys representing the city and several residents say the law in unconstitutional. Mayor Nancy Vaughan argues it's also discriminatory.
“We will be the only city in North Carolina who is not allowed to redistrict themselves or hold a referendum.”
The ruling will allow the city to maintain the current council structure and district lines for the 2015 election, until a trial is held and an official decision is made.
The Guilford county Board of Elections is listed as the defendant in the case. County Attorney Mark Payne appeared in court Thursday to represent the board of elections, and says it shouldn't be the sole defendant in the case. He is asking the court to address the issue of other parties.
The constitutionality of the law will be decided after a trial is held, which is expected to begin in the coming months.
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