"Native Americans seeking fair legislative representation have asked the judge in their suit to draw new districts herself - and then to order new elections for next November, a year earlier than normal.

"The plaintiffs have waited long enough for fair representation," lawyers wrote to U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier.

There's a good deal of sense behind that, regardless of the turmoil it might create."

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Editorial: Redraw districts in Indian country (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/16)

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