Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms
Alabama Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a congressional map previously rejected for racial discrimination. In 2023, a lower court found the map violated the Voting Rights Act by diminishing Black voters' political strength.
The story so far
- Apr 29
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Open questions and key claims
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stated the state will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling the judges' decision to block the map baseless.
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures expressed pleasure with the ruling, calling it a significant step in the right direction.
Senator Tom Davis stated a consultant from Washington DC presented a map with "seven minutes and 40 seconds" of explanation and no questions.
Jim Clyburn stated he would run for reelection regardless of district changes, even if it became 'Trump plus 20'.
The panel stated they could not require Alabamians to vote under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination.
Alabama Republicans argue the previous panel's ruling is no longer valid due to the Louisiana v Callais decision.
Previous interpretations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act have forced states to engage in race-based discrimination.
To prove a violation of the Voting Rights Act, litigants must now prove legislators intentionally drew maps to provide less opportunity to racial minority voters.
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