Judges block Alabama's congressional map switch
Summary
A federal court blocked Alabama from using its 2023 congressional maps in upcoming elections. Instead, the state must use court-drawn maps that protect minority voting rights, while Alabama plans to appeal this decision.Key Facts
- A three-judge panel stopped Alabama from using the 2023 congressional maps for elections.
- The court ordered the use of maps drawn by judges after previous maps were found to reduce minority voting power.
- Alabama is appealing the decision and may ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
- The 2023 maps could have shifted one House seat from a Democrat to a Republican.
- Alabama’s legislature passed bills for special primary elections on August 11 for four congressional districts.
- The court ruled to protect Black voters from discrimination in voting maps.
- Alabama’s Secretary of State and Governor support appealing the court’s decision.
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