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Filing tests Alabama’s word—and the court’s authority

Federal courts do not operate on orders alone. They rely, in part, on the credibility of the parties before them.

May 5, 2026

Plaintiffs seek emergency hearing over Alabama special session in redistricting case

The request followed Governor Kay Ivey’s special-session call, raising fresh questions about Alabama’s compliance with a court-drawn congressional map.

May 5, 2026

Protestors rally as special session begins with eye on new maps

As lawmakers opened a special session on election maps, protesters rallied outside, denouncing a plan to revive court-blocked districts.

May 5, 2026

AG, secretary of state seek quick appeal in state Senate redistricting fight

State officials asked a federal court to act by week’s end, as Alabama seeks to restore a struck-down state Senate map before upcoming primaries.

May 5, 2026

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.

July 24, 2023

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.

July 24, 2023

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.

July 22, 2023

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.

July 21, 2023

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.

July 20, 2023

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.

July 19, 2023