Gavin Newsom challenges Texas regarding congressional redistricting
Political Maneuvering in California and Texas Picture this: what if Washington had to explain itself to President Trump? It sounds unusual, right? Yet, it hints at a certain dynamic where checks and balances are working as intended. Appealing, isn’t it? Democrats are eyeing a critical mission for 2026—they need to secure three additional seats in […]
Alabama AG plans to challenge federal court’s dismissal of Alabama redistricting map
Alabama Attorney General to Appeal Congressional Districting Ruling Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the state’s plan to appeal a recent federal court ruling that decided to invalidate the state’s 2023 congressional district map. A representative from the Attorney General’s Office confirmed this development on Tuesday. Marshall has continuously supported the congressional redistricting as […]
Alabama Attorney General thinks Supreme Court decision on Louisiana may impact Alabama’s redistricting.
As Louisiana waits for a Supreme Court ruling regarding district changes and potential racial gerrymandering, there’s a sense that this decision might influence other states, including Alabama. This month, during discussions, representatives from Louisiana and a group of black voters urged the court to reinstate the legislative map created by the Louisiana Legislature last year, […]
Alabama makes third appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over redistricting issues
Alabama has initiated an appeal against a federal court’s ruling that rejected the state’s 2023 Congressional map. This legal challenge is part of an ongoing dispute regarding redistricting, marking the state’s third attempt to address the matter in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The appeal was submitted on June 6, naming Alabama Secretary of […]
Fayette Co. diluted Black voting power, violated Voting Rights Act in 2021 redistricting • Tennessee Lookout
NASHVILLE – Fayette County commissioners violated the Voting Rights Act with the adoption of a 2021 rezoning plan that stripped black voters of equal opportunity, the U.S. Department of Justice The lawsuit was filed Wednesday. “The county board intentionally rejected multiple district plans that would have combined the district’s black communities that allowed black voters […]
7 Things: Alabama Literacy Act seems to be working, SCOTUS ruling may impact Alabama redistricting; and more …
7. As former President Donald Trump's “hush money” trial enters the final argument stage, Fox News Digital has published a comprehensive article making it clear that many Americans believe the claims that prosecuting Trump is politically incorrect. Motivated. Wider poll In support of these findings, most NoteThere are many variables in this issue, with some […]
Alabama AG praises U.S. Supreme Court validation of state-led redistricting
Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision. To support South Carolina's congressional redistricting plan is surviving a constitutional challenge, after a federal court ruled last year that the South Carolina Legislature drew racially unfair congressional district maps for 2021. In 2023, Alabama faced a legal battle over its own reapportionment […]
Here’s How Congressional Redistricting Could Affect 2024 House Races
Several states are likely to enact new congressional maps for 2024, forcing candidates to compete in new districts, while pickup opportunities will change across both parties in November. There is a possibility. North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia have officially redistricted, while New York, Louisiana, and Florida are still drawing new congressional maps. Republicans may have […]
Alabama Lawmakers Appear To Defy Supreme Court Order On Redistricting
The Alabama legislature has rejected a map delineating new black-majority districts and appears to be ignoring a Supreme Court order to give black residents a greater say in state politics, Politico reports. reported on Monday. Republican Party put Presenting a map that could raise the percentage of black voters in the second congressional district from […]
Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting claim in N.C.
Washington – The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against Republicans in North Carolina, saying state legislators do not have the sole power to set the rules of federal elections without the intervention of state judges. The judgment of 6-3 is Moore vs. HarperThe document, authored by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., rejected the Republican argument […]
