Alabama Will Redraw Congressional Map Despite Court Order
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map, pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to lift an injunction from the Allen v. Milligan case. This move follows the Court's recent ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which tightened restrictions on racial gerrymandering in Southern states. Alabama may adopt its previously blocked 2023 map if the injunction is lifted and the legislature approves the change.
- ▪Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called a special legislative session for May 4, 2026, to address the congressional map.
- ▪The special session is contingent on the U.S. Supreme Court lifting an injunction from the Allen v. Milligan decision.
- ▪Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to lift the Milligan injunction in light of the Louisiana v. Callais ruling.
- ▪Alabama may adopt its 2023 congressional map if the courts allow and the legislature agrees.
- ▪Other Southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and South Carolina, are also considering redistricting actions ahead of the 2026 elections.
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