Alabama Republicans
Coverage of Alabama Republicans in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly election map
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map that was previously blocked by a lower court.
- Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to use congressional map for midterms
The Supreme Court allowed Alabama Republicans to use a congressional map that removes the state’s second majority-Black district for the midterms, with a 6-3 vote. The decision criticizes a lower court for blocking the map, enabling Republicans to pursue a potential electoral gain.
- Alabama Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Allow New Congressional Map in Redistricting Fight
Alabama Republicans are requesting the Supreme Court to approve a new congressional map amid a redistricting dispute. The justices are already familiar with the ongoing legal battle over Alabama's congressional district boundaries.
- Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Alabama Republicans have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a congressional map that was previously ruled racially discriminatory. The map is designed to provide a strategic advantage for the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Alabama Republicans ask Supreme Court to clear way for congressional map
Alabama Republicans requested the Supreme Court to approve a congressional map that would eliminate the state’s second majority-Black district, aiming to secure a Republican advantage in November midterms. They cite the Court’s recent 6-3 decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act as legal justification for the map.
- Federal judges block Alabama's congressional map previously found unconstitutional
A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama Republicans' use of a 2023 congressional map previously ruled unconstitutional due to race-based discrimination, as reported by CBS News.
- Court showdown set over Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
Alabama Republicans are pursuing a court case to restore a congressional map that would eliminate the state's second majority-Black district, aiming to gain a potential pickup in the midterms. The legal challenge follows the Supreme Court's recent decision that narrowed voting rights protections. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday to determine the map's fate for the upcoming election.
- Supreme Court lifts block on Alabama Republicans’ map
The Supreme Court lifted a block on Alabama Republicans' congressional map, potentially allowing its use in midterms and giving Republicans a better chance at winning a seat. The design would remove one of Alabama's two majority-Black districts. This decision follows the justices' recent ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act.
- Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map
Alabama Republicans approved legislation for new primaries under a GOP-friendly congressional map if courts lift an earlier injunction. The legislation has no effect unless courts reverse a previous decision. This decision is contingent on court approval.
- Alabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court action
Alabama is moving forward with a new congressional map while awaiting court action, amid protests against the Republican redistricting plan. Demonstrators are protesting the plan proposed by Alabama Republicans. The plan's fate remains uncertain pending court decisions.
- GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts
Alabama Republicans are moving to force through a new congressional map that could reduce Democratic representation, while Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, oppose the move. The new map is based on a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the use of race in redistricting. Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter argues that the ruling gives the state grounds to revisit and undo a court-imposed map.
- GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts
Alabama Republicans are moving to force through a new congressional map that could reduce Democratic representation, while Democrats like Sen. Cory Booker are opposing the move. The new map is based on a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the use of race in redistricting. Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter argues that the court's decision has changed the legal landscape.
- Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting
Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts. The move is part of a redistricting effort and its outcome depends on court decisions. If allowed, it would lead to new US House primaries.