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The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
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redistricting stories
Legislature
All five bills in the governor’s proclamation — redistricting and the hospital and nursing home appropriation — were passed by the Legislature.
Legislature
Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Legislature
In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators.
Legislature
Both of the new maps now head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for her signature.
Legislature
The new maps now head to the full Senate for consideration.
Legislature
The plan drew objections from both Republicans and Democrats for a variety of reasons.
Legislature
The two Senate bills now travel to the House for consideration.
Legislature
Substitution maps brought by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers were tabled.
Opinion
While the census controls where the new lines are drawn, so do expectations and requests from legislators and other elected officials.