Maryland town swears in first Black council members in 200-year history

For decades, lawmakers in the town were elected or appointed by government officials, which had historically resulted in an all-White government.

"There is no better way to address needs than to have direct representation by someone from the community who has a seat at the table of the Town government," the organization said in the letter.

"The Town's election practices, and structure unlawfully conspire with patterns of racial polarization in voting to empower Federalsburg's white majority to override and dilute the influence of Black voters, suppress Black candidacies, and prevent Black residents from electing their chosen representatives," the lawsuit said.

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