gerrymandering

Jefferson County attorney: Population changes drove redistricting

The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM (AP) — Officials in an Alabama county accused of illegal redistricting disputed the accusation Saturday, saying the districts were legally redrawn to reflect shifts in the population. “Jefferson County has not yet been served with a…

Black representation in Alabama tested before Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Congressional districts that a federal court panel said were unconstitutional because they dilute representation for Black voters in Alabama are nevertheless being used for the November election after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed them. The high…

Judges maintain order for Alabama to draw new districts

BY KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A three-judge panel has refused to stay its decision that orders Alabama to draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections. The panel on Thursday denied Alabama's request to put the…