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Federal Judge Orders Alabama to Redraw Senate Districts
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- A federal judge ruled Alabama must redraw state Senate districts for violating the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voter influence.
- Judge Anna Manasco requires a new district where Black voters hold a majority or significant influence.
- This ruling impacts the 2026 elections, with court intervention if Alabama does not comply.
- Advocacy groups welcomed the decision but called for additional reforms, especially in Huntsville.
