Legislature LDF sends letter to reapportionment committee urging adoption of VRA Plaintiffs’ Plan In the letter the LDF states that the VRA Plan will best comply with the concerns of the Supreme Court and the federal district... Patrick DarringtonJune 27, 2023
Courts Lawmaker: Special master likely to redraw Alabama voting maps Rep. Chris England, who's on the redistricting committee, predicts the two sides will be unable to agree on new maps. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Elections New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 23, 2023
Legislature 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. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023