Alabama Legislature Defies Court Order, Approves Controversial Congressional Map with Limited Black Representation

The Republican-led legislature in Alabama has approved a new congressional map that increases the percentage of Black voters in two districts, in response to a federal court order. However, Democrats argue that the changes are insufficient and plan to challenge the map in court. The map must still be approved by a federal court, which is set to hold a hearing in August. Critics claim that the new map fails to comply with the Voting Rights Act and could be rejected by the court. Democrats also expressed frustration over not being consulted during the redrawing process.