Reapportionment chairmen announce key dates for public input on redistricting
At least three public hearings will be held over the next couple months.
Reapportionment
Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July
The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory.
New reapportionment committee appointments announced
The 22-member committee will replace the current six-member committee.
Alabama appeals federal ruling blocking new congressional maps
A federal court on Monday issued a preliminary injunction, blocking Alabama’s new congressional maps.
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The Black population once again finds that its vote (value) falls well short of the “one person, one vote doctrine."
Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps
The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.
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See recent postsReapportionment done. Legislative races begin
The paramount concern was self-political preservation so the most ardent task was protecting the districts of incumbent legislators.
Federal lawsuits claim new state, congressional maps suppress Black voters
The two lawsuits request a federal court halt the implementation of the new state and congressional districts.
GOP State House candidate questions why he was drawn out of his district
Republican candidate for the Alabama House Josh Pendergrass was drawn out of his district during redistricting earlier this month.
Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps
The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
November 8, 2021