Politics May 23 Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Mar 05 Alabamans in district redrawn to boost Black voting power got incorrect information ahead of primary A federal court drew new congressional lines in November in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state had violated the Voting Rights Act. Voters arriving at the polls were still able to vote for the correct candidates,… By Christine Fernando, Kim Chandler, Associated Press
Nation Nov 04 Watch 6:55 How states are using legislative privilege to drag out redistricting lawsuits In 2021, each state redrew its congressional district lines to reflect the 2020 census results. Two years later, the maps in many states are the subjects of lawsuits alleging that they dilute Black and Latino votes. A ProPublica investigation shows… By John Yang, Harry Zahn
Politics Oct 26 Judge says Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory and must be redrawn U.S. District Judge Steve Jones on Thursday also ordered the state to draw two new Black-majority state Senate districts and five new Black-majority state House districts. By Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Politics Sep 02 Florida judge rules DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional, orders it redrawn A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections since it diminishes the ability of Black voters in north Florida to pick a representative of their… By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Jul 21 Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The vote on Friday could defy an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to give minority voters a greater voice in elections and trigger a renewed battle over the state's political map. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court lifts hold on Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters By Associated Press Lower courts had ruled the maps raised concerns that Black voting power had been diluted. Continue reading
Dec 04 Supreme Court to hear arguments in North Carolina redistricting case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 5:19 What New Jersey voters are saying about Trump and impeachment By David Cruz, NJTV When Congress adjourned for its late-summer recess, Democrats were deliberating over whether the House should move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Now, as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington, has the period spent at home with their… Continue watching
Apr 25 Judges order Michigan to redraw congressional and legislative maps By David Eggert, Associated Press "Their primary goal was to draw maps that advantaged Republicans, disadvantaged Democrats, and ensured that Republicans could enjoy durable majorities in Michigan's congressional delegation and in both chambers of the Michigan legislature for the entire decade," the judges wrote. Continue reading