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| | Clinton, December 9, 2002 |
 | | This refers to four annexations (adopted on September 20, 1993, June 5 and August 7, 1995, and December 3, 2001), and their designation to Ward 1 of the City of Clinton in Laurens County, South Carolina, submitted to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1973c. |
 | | See 28 C.F.R. However, until the objection is withdrawn or a judgment from the District of Columbia Court is obtained, the designation of the annexations adopted on September 20, 1993, June 5 and August 7, 1995, and December 3, 2001, to Council Ward 1 continue to be legally unenforceable insofar as they affect voting. |
 | | Roemer, 500 U.S. Therefore, while residents of the annexed areas may vote for the at-large mayoral position when the election is rescheduled, they may not vote in a city council race until such time as the annexations have been redesignated and the designations precleared under Section 5. |
| www.usdoj.gov /crt/voting/sec_5/ltr/l_120902.htm (1349 words) |
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