Georgia lawmakers are poised to open a special session while navigating redistricting following a federal court ruling. The special session is a part of a coordinated effort across the South after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1964 Voting Rights Act, which has cleared the way for Black voters’ influence in changes from courts. The …
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a bold move, newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, known for her criticism of Republican-drawn electoral districts, has decided not to recuse herself from two redistricting lawsuits. This decision has raised the stakes for Republicans, who control the Legislature, and they may resort to impeaching her …
Federal judges have chosen new congressional lines for Alabama, creating a second district where Black voters make up a significant portion of the electorate. This could potentially result in flipping one US House of Representatives seat from Republican to Democrat control and electing two Black Congressional representatives to Alabama’s delegation for the first time. The …
In a recent development, federal judges rejected Alabama’s latest attempt to redraw its congressional districts, citing non-compliance with the Voting Rights Act. This move comes as a response to a court order mandating adherence to the Act. The plan, approved by the state legislature, only includes one district with a Black majority, despite the fact …
Alabama has rejected the creation of a second majority-Black congressional district, which goes against a recent order from the U.S. Supreme Court. This decision could lead to a renewed battle over the state’s political map. Instead of creating a new district, lawmakers passed a compromise plan that would increase the percentage of Black voters in …
The Supreme Court made a significant decision on Tuesday that limits the power of states in setting federal election rules. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices rejected the “independent state legislature” doctrine, which argued that states have the authority to set their own election rules, including partisan congressional maps. The court disagreed with this argument, …