Federal Court Rejects , Alabama’s Congressional Maps.<br />The state's latest attempt to redraw its congressional districts was struck down again on Sept. 5, 'USA Today' reports. .<br />The state's latest attempt to redraw its congressional districts was struck down again on Sept. 5, 'USA Today' reports. .<br />A three-judge panel decided that Alabama's effort violates the Voting Rights Act because it doesn't include another majority African American district.<br />African Americans account for 27% <br />of Alabama's population, according to <br />the United States Census Bureau. .<br />We are deeply troubled that the state enacted a map that the state readily admits does not provide the remedy <br />we said federal law requires, Federal court, via ruling.<br />Davin Rosborough, senior staff attorney <br />at the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, commended the decision.<br />We are gratified the court has seen through Alabama’s gamesmanship and once again rejected a congressional map that discriminates against Black voters, Davin Rosborough, senior staff attorney, <br />ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, via statement.<br />The ruling could give Democrats an advantage <br />in 2024, 'USA Today' reports. .<br />The decision could also influence similar map issues in South Carolina, Texas, Florida and more.<br />In fact, over the weekend, a Florida judge rejected congressional district boundaries because they "unconstitutionally restrict <br />Black voting power," 'USA Today' reports. .<br />Florida's Legislature must now <br />redraw the boundaries.
