Alabama Black Legislative Caucus

Alabama lawmakers say they're trying to satisfy a landmark Supreme Court order to draw a new district giving a voice to Black voters, but with hours to go before a court-ordered deadline Friday, experts say Republican proposals fall far short of what the law requires.

This week's Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a stunning victory with the potential to become a major stepping stone for undoing political maps that dilute the strength of communities of color.

Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to new legislative districts.The Alabama Senate voted 21-8 to approve the redistricting legislation. It now…

A conference committee will decide what to do with an Alabama bill that would prevent Confederate monuments from being taken down. The group of will try…