The proposed congressional map in Alabama that was struck down. | Photo credit: PBS NewsHour
September 8, 2023
Ask students: Which States, other than Alabama, have all been challenged for diluting the power of Black voters? Why might the mapmaking process potentially be paused?
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Delivering a harsh rebuke of Alabama’s lawmakers, federal judges again struck down the state’s congressional map. After being ordered to create a second majority Black district, Republicans in the state chose to defy the U.S. Supreme Court. Maps in Florida, Louisiana and Georgia have also been challenged for diluting the power of Black voters.
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How do you think Congressional districts should be determined? Who should get to decide, and how?
Media Literacy: How can you find out more about potential redistricting issues?
Explore the history of voting rights for Black citizens in Alabama. Why has the state clashed before with Federal courts and executive government? You can start with this story.
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