Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’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. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2023
Special Session 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. Patrick DarringtonJuly 24, 2023
Special Session 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. Samuel StettheimerJuly 24, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The court must restore justice and fairness to Alabama The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness. Bill BrittJuly 24, 2023
Legislature House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Legislature Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward. Samuel StettheimerJuly 14, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | In Alabama, redistricting is a rigged game Gerrymandering has completely dismantled the political process in this state. And we're all suffering because of it. Josh MoonJuly 10, 2023
Congress Timeline of important dates in the redistricting process Alabama currently has a Black population of over 25 percent but only one majority Black district. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023