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Alabama

Alabama GOP proposals for second Black district are unlikely to win court approval, experts warn | National | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers say they’re trying to satisfy a landmark Supreme Court order to draw a new district giving a voice to Black voters, but with hours to go before a court-ordered deadline Friday, experts say Republican proposals fall far short of what the law requires. The Republican-controlled state House and Senate […]

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Alabama

Alabama GOP shows little willingness to follow court orders for 2nd Black congressional district | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

By JEFF AMY and KIM CHANDLER – Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers faced a deadline Friday to draw a new congressional district that would give a larger voice to Black voters, but they have shown little willingness to create a district with as many Black voters as courts have suggested. The Republican-controlled […]

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