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Federal Court Orders New Congressional Map for Alabama

5/9/2025

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A federal court in Alabama has struck down the state's 2023 congressional map, declaring it a violation of the Voting Rights Act for undermining Black voters' representation. The judges have ordered the creation of a new map, insisting on two districts that empower Black voters to elect their preferred candidates, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight for fair representation since the 2020 census.

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A federal court in Alabama has struck down the state's 2023 congressional map, declaring it a violation of the Voting Rights Act for undermining Black voters' representation. The judges have ordered the creation of a new map, insisting on two districts that empower Black voters to elect their preferred candidates, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight for fair representation since the 2020 census.