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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
Read full article: In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representationThousands of people are expected to gather in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts.
Black voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judges
Read full article: Black voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judgesFederal judges have selected new congressional lines for Alabama ensuring a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the electorate.
Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts
Read full article: Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districtsA federal judge says the court will swiftly adopt new congressional map for Alabama after ruling the state should have a second district with a substantial percentage of Black voters.
Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court rulingAlabama Republicans have rejected proposals to create a second majority Black voting district, despite an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional district boundaries.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights ActThe Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.