Federal judges hear arguments on pre-clearance for 2030 Congressional map
A panel of judges heard arguments on Tuesday regarding a potential preclearance requirement for the state's 2030 Congressional map.
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Court to hear arguments Tuesday on whether to subject Alabama to preclearance
Plaintiffs in Alabama's congressional map challenge sought federal oversight of its redistricting process, a decade after a landmark decision freed the state.
Legal Defense Fund calls for voter rights 12 years after Shelby v. Holder
With precelarance ruled unconstitutional, Alabama quickly returned to drawing district lines that deprived Black voters of political power.
Sewell remains committed to the Voting Rights Advancement Act
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, says she is still committed to passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act on the 7th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder U.S. Supreme Court decision. “Seven years ago, the Supreme Court struck a blow to the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and opened … Continued
Sewell attends congressional field hearing in Birmingham
A congressional hearing was held in Birmingham Monday investigating reports of voter suppression. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, joined members of the House Administrative Subcommittee on Elections at an official meeting in Birmingham’s City Council Chambers as they heard from voting rights activists. Two members of the House of Representatives joined Sewell for a field hearing … Continued
AG: Ruling in federal lawsuit means state will not have to redraw congressional districts for 2020
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that a federal judge’s favorable initial ruling in a voting rights lawsuit against the state of Alabama’s congressional districting plan means there will be no change in Alabama’s congressional district map for the upcoming 2020 U.S. House elections. “I am pleased that U.S. District Judge Bowdre agreed with … Continued
Alabama’s failed redistricting plan could bring back preclearance
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Preclearance could be making a return to Alabama. Three years after the US Supreme Court struck down sections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that required several states, including Alabama, to receive preclearance from the Department of Justice before making changes to State voting laws, Alabama Republicans might have … Continued
Sewell Concerned that Legislation to Amend Voting Rights Act Does Not Go Far Enough
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell issued a statement opposing H.R 3899, which was introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Voting Rights of 1965. The 2014 amendment is in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder: Representative Sewell said, “While I am … Continued
Democrats Respond to Landmark Shelby County Supreme Court Decision
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of Shelby County in the Shelby County Versus Holder ruling striking down Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party were quick to respond to the ruling. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell … Continued
Shelby County and the City of Calera Challenge 47 Year Old Voting Rights Act
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reuters is reporting that the United States Supreme Court is likely to hear Shelby County vs. Holder. Shelby County and the City of Calera are challenging a section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act which gives the U.S. Department of Justice jurisdiction over reapportionment in 16 states including Alabama. … Continued