Fifth Circuit ruling echoes hard truths Alabama still refuses to face
The Fifth Circuit ruled against racial gerrymandering, but the long war on Black voting power in the South is far from over.
Milligan v. Allen
Court orders Alabama to keep using current districts until 2030 redistricting
The panel of three judges declined to place Alabama under preclearance, but chose to retain jurisdiction until the injunction lapses.
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers.
Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy
The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile.
Congressional redistricting process begins with public hearing
Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning.