Courts Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map. Patrick Darrington5 days ago
Legislature Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map "The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman... Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama is in for a Congressional shakeup Our Alabama Congressional delegation is looking at a shakeup in 2024. Steve FlowersSeptember 6, 2023
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
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 House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Gadsden, Etowah County should remain in Congressional District 4 Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County. Craig FordJuly 14, 2023
Legislature Reapportionment chairmen announce key dates for public input on redistricting At least three public hearings will be held over the next couple months. Patrick DarringtonJune 22, 2023
Courts Federal court sets July deadline for new Alabama voting maps The new maps are necessary after a ruling from the Supreme Court found the state's 2020 maps were discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 19, 2023
Elections 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... Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2022