What changes under Alabama's new congressional map? A close look at Birmingham, Montgomery
The new plan for Alabama's congressional districts went before a three-judge federal court in Birmingham on Monday, as the court determines whether...
The new plan for Alabama's congressional districts went before a three-judge federal court in Birmingham on Monday, as the court determines whether it fixes a likely violation of the Voting Rights Act . The new map, approved by the state legislature in July , includes some significant changes, especially in the Birmingham and Montgomery areas. Those areas are home to some of the largest Black population centers in Alabama, and are key to determining whether Alabama will have one or two majority-Black districts.