Courts Federal court to soon decide new Alabama Congressional map The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2023
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 DarringtonSeptember 20, 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
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
Legislature Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations. Patrick DarringtonJuly 20, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Let’s hope the kids aren’t watching this redistricting process Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned. Josh MoonJuly 18, 2023
Special Session Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2023
Special Session Congressional redistricting process begins with public hearing Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning. Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2023