Rising numbers of Latinos and Asian Americans in cities — as Black populations shift toward the suburbs — are forcing some states into redistricting decisions shaking up historically Black wards.
The number of Asian Americans in the U.S. skyrocketedNearly half of the nation's largest 50 cities saw decreases in the percentage of Black Americans as the population moved to nearby suburbs, according to aThey're leaving historic Black districts and wards created after long civil rights protests and costly lawsuits; Latinos and Asian Americans are moving in."As Latino Caucus chairman, I have a responsibility to fight for our constituents.
"We’re not going to be pushed around anymore, or have our constituents used as backfill in order to prop up other wards. We want our population growth to be reflected in opportunities to elect our own representatives."“I’m disappointed that another protected class would basically go after another protected class in order to create something that only benefited them,” he told the newspaper.
"The Latino Caucus wants at least two seats based on population increases. Ultimately, this may end up being decided by voter referendum."
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