Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Redistricting Plan

A federal judge has blocked Alabama's new redistricting plan, which was seen as favorable to Republicans. This decision is a setback for the state's proposed voting map.

26 May, 14:26 — 26 May, 15:29

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Why this matters

Redistricting battles are crucial as they determine political representation and can significantly impact election outcomes for a decade. This ruling underscores ongoing legal scrutiny of maps drawn to dilute minority voting power, particularly in states with a history of racial discrimination.

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A federal judge blocked Alabama's new congressional redistricting plan
The map cannot be used in this year's midterm elections
The plan was found to discriminate against Black voters

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The court blocked Alabama's congressional map tied to a GOP redistricting push.

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Panels of three judges said the congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters.

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The GuardianMostly Factual8d ago

Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama

Panels of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters Alabama cannot use a new Republican-friendly map in this year’s midterm elections because it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters, a panel of three federal judges ruled on Tuesday. The decision blocks Alabama from using a congressional map lawmakers passed in 2023 but never went into effect because the same court found it was drawn with intent to discriminate. Ala...

By Sam Levine in New York

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