Louisiana v. Callais

Special Session

House advances bill to provide special elections in case court allows old Congressional maps

Democrats warned the proposal defied a federal injunction and revived maps ruled discriminatory.

May 7, 2026

Alabama tests new limits of Voting Rights Act after Callais

Marshall’s emergency filing could reshape Alabama elections while testing how far courts will go to redefine modern Voting Rights Act protections.

May 6, 2026

Pringle defends bill at hostile committee hearing

Lawmakers and residents blasted a proposal that could revive court-rejected congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

May 6, 2026

Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall

At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve.

May 6, 2026

Alabama unions condemn post-ruling push to redraw voting maps

The labor leader condemned a rapid push to redraw Southern districts, warning the ruling could further weaken minority voting power and workers’ rights.

May 6, 2026

Jim Zeigler drops out of PSC debate over League of Women Voters redistricting stance

Jim Zeigler withdrew from a League of Women Voters forum after the group criticized Alabama’s redistricting push and defended Black representation.

May 5, 2026

Rep. Sewell hosting rally at Alabama State House demanding fair representation for Black voters

Sewell said the Montgomery event responded to state efforts she argued would weaken Black political power after a Supreme Court voting rights ruling.

May 5, 2026

The Supreme Court’s redistricting rulings are beginning to collide

Alabama’s latest filings expose growing tension between Voting Rights Act protections and limits on race-conscious redistricting principles.

May 4, 2026

Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps

Voting rights groups condemned Kay Ivey’s move as a bid to reopen Alabama’s redistricting fight and potentially weaken Black voters’ political influence.

May 4, 2026

Voting rights advocates rally against Alabama redistricting special session

Advocates warn Alabama’s rushed redistricting effort threatens fair representation, voting rights and public trust ahead of primary elections.

May 4, 2026