Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! Alabama's Attorney General Steve Marshall just dropped a bombshell: the state's appealing that federal court smackdown of its 2023 congressional map. Remember that one? The court said it intentionally discriminated against Black voters, violating the Voting Rights Act. Marshall's been a staunch defender of the Legislature's map, saying it's both legal and above board. The map came about after the Supreme Court basically told Alabama to create a second district where Black voters had a real shot at electing their candidate of choice. The Legislature tweaked District 2, aiming to boost minority influence without, you know, being too obvious about it. But in a massive, almost 600-page ruling back on May 8th, a panel of judges said "No way, Jose!" They permanently blocked the map, arguing it illegally suppressed Black voters. Only one majority-Black district out of seven? Come on, Alabama! Black folks make up about 27% of the population! This is just the latest chapter in a years-long redistricting saga. After the court-ordered map was implemented, Alabama elected two minority representatives for the first time ever in the 2024 elections! The judges even hinted they might make Alabama get federal approval for future redistricting plans. That's a big deal! Marshall's appeal signals that Alabama's ready for a drawn-out legal brawl, potentially landing this whole thing back in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Stay tuned, ChumCity – this one's far from over!Alabama Digs in for Redistricting Fight!
Backstory
Judge's Slam Dunk
What's Next?
Pre-Clearance on the Horizon?
