Alabama GOP ignores Supreme Court, redraws congressional map without black districts.
Alabama Defies Supreme Court Order on Redistricting
Alabama has sparked controversy by passing a redistricting map that includes only one majority black district, defying an order from the Supreme Court. The court had ruled that the state must include two districts with significant black populations among its voting-aged residents. However, the agreed-upon map consists of one majority black district and one district with a 40% black population. It is worth noting that black districts tend to vote Democrat.
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The move has faced criticism from state Democrats, who are in the minority in both chambers, as well as the executive branch. Democrats argue that this action perpetuates the state’s alleged history of voter suppression.
“There was never any intent in this building to comply with their court order,” stated Democratic Rep. Chris England. ”There was never any intent in this building to comply with the Voting Rights Act.”
Another Democratic lawmaker expressed his disappointment, stating that he is “ashamed” of his state’s defiance of a Supreme Court ruling. However, Republicans argue that they are indeed adhering to the Voting Rights Act by meeting the outlined standards.
“We believe it does meet the Voting Rights [Act] standard because we followed all the guidelines,” explained Republican state Sen. Steve Livingston. “As an opportunity district, nobody knows what the definition of opportunity is. They didn’t give us [a definition].”
The outcome of this redistricting battle is being closely observed by other states and Washington in anticipation of the 2024 election cycle. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) emphasized his interest in both Alabama’s situation and a similar redistricting dispute in New York.
“I’d like to know where they’re going to go and whether they’re in the process of happening,” McCarthy stated. “I know the Democrats are trying very hard to redraw New York. … I think people should be very fair in this process to be able to see what’s happening. I like to know what’s going to happen out there.”
The redistricting map was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday night. However, Democrats still have the opportunity to file objections to the map, which will be reviewed by a court on Aug. 14.
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