District court articles
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Judge Roy Wiggins Appointed To Chief District Court Judge
Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch has been informed that the Chief Justice has appointed Judge Roy Wiggins as her successor effective May 1, 2024.
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Court blocks Louisiana's congressional map with a second majority-Black district
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Louisiana from using a congressional map signed into law this year that had been redrawn to include a second majority-Black district. In a 2-1 vote, the three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Monroe, Louisiana, found that Senate Bill 8, which provided for the redistricting of congressional districts in the state, violated a clause in the 14th Amendment that ensures equal protection under the Constitution. The case is likely to end up before the Supreme...
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IC Downtown District builds pickleball court on Ped Mall for summer
The Iowa City Downtown District built a multisport pickleball court late last week for residents to use this summer into early fall. The court also has hopscotch and shuffleboard and can be used for other sports if the pickleball net is removed. Downtown District Executive Editor Betsy Potter said it is open and free for