Alabama Redistricting

Courts

Alabama asks Supreme Court to make defiance count

After another federal court rebuke, Alabama wants to use a congressional map judges found tainted by intentional race-based discrimination.

May 27, 2026

Judge rejects Allen bid to halt Alabama Senate map

Federal judge says appeal limits court authority as Alabama’s Senate elections continue under remedial redistricting plan.

May 18, 2026

Sewell condemns Callais verdict in Congressional Black Caucus speech

The Alabama Democrat warned the ruling could revive pre-VRA voter suppression, calling on citizens to attend a Saturday demonstration in Montgomery.

May 14, 2026

SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn

The decision has upended Alabama’s 2026 congressional races, reshuffled candidates and drawing sharp warnings from Democrats over Black representation and voter confusion.

May 13, 2026

Federal court presses Alabama on lawful maps, election chaos

Federal court plans to review Alabama's voting maps prior to next week's elections.

May 12, 2026

It’s official: The Supreme Court is a joke

With its ruling allowing Alabama to use maps that it previously deemed illegal, the Supreme Court has proven itself an absolute joke.

May 12, 2026

Supreme Court reshapes Alabama redistricting battle again

The Supreme Court vacated Alabama’s lower court redistricting ruling, signaling major shifts in voting rights and constitutional law nationwide.

May 12, 2026

Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law

The Democrat said the newly signed measures threatened Black representation as Alabama Republicans pressed ahead despite federal injunctions blocking new maps.

May 11, 2026

Federal court tells Alabama redistricting fight now belongs to Supreme Court

Three-judge panel rejects Wes Allen’s emergency request, saying only the Supreme Court can decide Alabama’s congressional map dispute now.

May 8, 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