Alabama’s redistricting effort was worse than it seemed
It seemed bad that Alabama Republicans refused to draw a second majority-Black district. But it was actually much worse.
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Court-appointed cartographer withdraws from redistricting lawsuit
The parties have until Friday to submit suggestions for a new cartographer.
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.
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.
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See recent postsThe court must restore justice and fairness to Alabama
The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness.
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.
Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
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.