Federal court to soon decide new Alabama Congressional map
The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus.
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Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map.
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See recent postsAlabama’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.
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.
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.
Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
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See recent postsLet’s hope the kids aren’t watching this redistricting process
Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned.
Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process
Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.
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.