Federal judges have dealt a significant blow to Alabama's Republican-led government, ruling that the state's newly drawn House map is unconstitutional due to its egregious bias against Black voters. In a scathing decision, the court found that the map, which was redrawn following the 2020 census, intentionally dilutes the voting power of African Americans in several districts, violating the Voting Rights Act. The ruling marks a major victory for voting rights advocates, who have long argued that Alabama's Republican politicians have engaged in gerrymandering to maintain their grip on power. The decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the state's future elections, potentially altering the balance of power in the Alabama House of Representatives.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters The New York Times
