Alabama lawmakers convene in special session Monday tasked by the court with adopting a new map by the end of the week. The directive comes after a surprise U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the lower court’s ruling that Alabama’s existing congressional map — with a single Black district — likely violated the Voting Rights Act. The three-judge panel gave Alabama until Friday to adopt a new map and submit it for review. I know you have people that you answer to,“ Evan Milligan, the lead plaintiff in the case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court, told lawmakers. “We know there will be two majority Black districts,“ Reed said.

Source: The Star July 17, 2023 14:51 UTC