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ended in October 1977, but the Fifth Circuit stayed all elections 

  

petition for writ of certiorari. Thus the petition would not be 

    
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~.ommissioners wish to stay any order of the district court settine 

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juities are. On the One. hand 

   "» ng a | 1 ‘ ~~ y £57 1 Fa ag | - pe rv - 3 case has been heard or reviewed 

  

1 En el Binal Sees Baa rn aie aS x Fo Fay a. a al" n - pT by four judges and unanimously approved all four, will be 

  

2d the right to elect a properly apportioned government. On 

the other hand, the City Commissioners will remain in office for 

  

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; I00 7.0 aie 3 3... ae a WE aE EEE he YE £ Pla Wiley L. Bolden, et al., on behalf of the class of 

      

[ issioners requested a 90-day stay from the Court 
r than the normal 30-day stay. FRAP 41. 

   



 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
   

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