Alabama voting rights groups hope SCOTUS sees congressional map as gerrymandering
Voting rights groups are calling on Alabamians to pray and protest for the Supreme Court to protect "fair maps."
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SCOTUS offers few hints on question of Alabama voting maps
The court's conservative justices seemed to be searching for a way to back the state, but also offered criticism.
Plaintiffs reflect on oral arguments on Congressional district map
The plaintiffs say the state's "race-blind" approach to drawing maps is a strategy to disenfranchise Black voters.
Analysis | Alabama plaintiffs will argue for fairness and equality at the Supreme Court
Dothan's Letitia Jackson, a plaintiff in the case, said the case boils down to simply ensuring her vote counts as much as your vote
Pringle says Legislature followed the law in drawing of Congressional district lines
Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year.
Alabama groups to rally outside SCOTUS during oral arguments on redistricting
Speakers at the rally include Evan Milligan, executive director of Alabama Forward and lead plaintiff in the case.
Brennen Center for Justice files amicus brief in Alabama redistricting lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear Merrill v. Milligan later this fall.
SPLC, League of Women Voters call on Supreme Court to strike down Congressional map
The brief asserts that the Alabama Legislature’s plan cracks residents of the Black Belt among four different districts and robs the region of effective political power
July 19, 2022
Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt
A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority district disenfranchises Black voters.
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It is our recommendation that the Alabama Legislature reexamine the current Board of Registrar system.