Supreme Court Rules On Redrawn Alabama Congressional Map

CNN reported. “The decision essentially requires voting rights groups to find a ‘strong inference’ of intentional racial discrimination before proceeding with a lawsuit,” said the outlet. Despite having its primary election in May, Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation permitting special elections in August for the affected congressional districts, contingent upon court approval of the state’s new map.

Democratic Representatives Shomari Figures from the 2nd District and Terri Sewell from the 7th District are the