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McClendon and Smitherman Divided Over Preclearance Section of the 1965 Voting Right Act

By Susan Britt and Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act requires that any changes to voting districts in Alabama and 15 other states must be approved by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The City of Calera and Shelby County have challenged that 47 year old law, … Continued

June 6, 2012

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

June 5, 2012

McClendon talks about Reapportionment; Special Session Begins This Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The special session addressing the decennial Alabama Legislature reapportionment is expected to begin on Thursday, if Alabama Governor Bentley calls for the anticipated special session. The Co-Chairmen of the Joint Committee on Reapportionment are Senator Gerald Dial (R) from Lineville and Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville. Chairman McClendon … Continued

May 14, 2012