Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS
Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court.
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AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama
Marshall warned a broad SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana's redistricting case could "absolutely have an impact" on Alabama's current congressional map.
Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case
The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker.
Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act
Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”
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See recent postsOnly in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage
For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.
ALGOP considers renewing redistricting battle after Figures win
Some leaders in the state Republican Party are already looking to reconfigure the 2nd Congressional District yet again.
State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit
The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist.
Barry Moore wins GOP nomination in 1st Congressional District upset
Moore was buoyed by regions newly integrated into the 1st Congressional District during court-mandated redistricting.
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The top 5 stories Josh Moon covered during 2023.
Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims
The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court.