Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map
“What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer.
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See recent posts“Communities of interest” means more than sharing roads
Community of interest and fairness are words that should be paired together. However, they're distinctly hollow in Alabama's proposed congressional map.
Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map
The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday.
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.
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.
Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
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.
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See recent postsLet’s hope the kids aren’t watching this redistricting process
Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned.
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.