Faith In Action Alabama criticizes new congressional map
The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court.
Special Session
National Redistricting Foundation to challenge new map
The NRF was an early supporter of the plaintiffs in Caster v. Allen, which was consolidated into Allen v. Milligan.
Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats
With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14.
House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course
When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed.
House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise
The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court.
Lawmakers want to use special session to remove procedural step
The legislation would remove the requirement for a budget isolation resolution on local bills and constitutional amendments.
House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district
The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.
Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan
Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”
Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps
Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward.
Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process
Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.