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Supreme Court Allows Alabama Redistricting, Sparks Selma Black Voting Rally

5/16/2026

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Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana case sparked a Selma rally where thousands gathered to protect Black voting power.
LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter called it a coordinated attack on Black political power.
A federal court redrew Alabama’s 2nd District in 2023 after finding intentional dilution of Black voters.
The Supreme Court later permitted the map’s revision.

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Story summary

Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana case sparked a Selma rally where thousands gathered to protect Black voting power.
LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter called it a coordinated attack on Black political power.
A federal court redrew Alabama’s 2nd District in 2023 after finding intentional dilution of Black voters.
The Supreme Court later permitted the map’s revision.