Louisiana v. Callais

State / Elections

Sen. Coleman urges building voting rights coalitions after redistricting rulings

Coleman said voter frustration after Callais has fueled mobilizations across Alabama that state Democrats plan to utilize to weather GOP redistricting victories.

June 8, 2026

Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling

Advocates warned the decision could deepen voter confusion across the South as groups raced to mobilize voters before 2026 elections.

June 4, 2026

SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear

The decision revived a disputed congressional map, drew sharp dissents and left election officials racing toward an August special election.

June 3, 2026

Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling

Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use a 2023 congressional map blocked for diluting Black voting strength.

May 28, 2026

Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats

Judges said the GOP-backed 2023 plan was tainted by intentional race discrimination and would dilute Black voters’ power.

May 26, 2026

David Matthews launches GOP bid for Alabama’s 2nd District

The Ozark native entered a crowded GOP field as Alabama’s disputed congressional maps may reshape the fight for Representative Shomari Figures’ seat.

May 25, 2026

“Guaranteed chaos”: Litigants spar over Alabama’s plan to use 2023 maps

Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline.

May 23, 2026

SCOTUS rulings threaten representation, democratic integrity, advocate warns

As Alabama’s congressional map returns to court, Voting Rights Project leader Robert Weiner says new legal hurdles could reshape fights for fair representation nationwide.

May 22, 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

When Americans stop trusting the rules themselves

The Supreme Court's recent redistricting rulings reveal growing fears that democratic legitimacy is weakening beneath America’s escalating partisan political warfare.

May 18, 2026