Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional map, lack of 2nd majority-Black district (apnews.com)

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A panel of federal judges on Monday began a review Alabama’s redrawn congressional map which opponents argue blatantly defies the court’s mandate to create a second district where Black voters have an opportunity to influence the outcome of an election.

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[-] wrath-sedan@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Small correction, Black Alabamians make up ~27% of the voting age pop. The 40% number in the article was about district 2. Based on the rest of your post, I assume you mistyped.

You’re totally right my bad.

It doesn’t fix the problem, it seems obviously wrong on the surface of it, works really awkwardly, but it’s the best currently available method towards achieving equally in the spirit of democracy.

Couldn’t have said it better.

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