Federal judge denies attempt to strike down Mississippi county’s majority-Black judicial districts

A federal judge has denied a preliminary request to strike down a Mississippi county's majority-Black judicial districts. The ruling allows a predominantly Black section of voters to proceed with electing new county judges in an election scheduled to begin in the coming months.

The legal challenge aiming to block the election setup was initiated through a lawsuit filed by Robert Foster, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate. The court's decision ensures that the current majority-Black judicial districts remain in place temporarily as the litigation continues.