¶1Appeal from D. C. S. D. Miss. Judgment affirmed except with respect to appellants' claim that the preclearance requirements of § 5 of the Voting Rights Act apply to the changes in the absentee ballot procedures adopted for the September 17 election ordered by the District Court. The completion of the September 17 election has rendered this claim moot with regard *955to the relief sought, i. e., an order enjoining the September 17 election for failure to comply with preclearance requirements. Accordingly, we vacate that portion of the judgment below with instructions to dismiss the relevant part of the complaint. Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U. S. 490, 512-513 (1989); United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36, 39-40 (1950).
502 U.S. 954
Watkins v. Mabus
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 12, 1991
Supreme Court of the United States · decided 1991-11-12
Relies on United States v. Munsingwear, Inc. · Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
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Decided 1991-11-12
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