Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts

Southern Republicans moving quickly to capitalize on supreme court ruling in Louisiana case that weakened voting protections for minorities nationwide

Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts

TL;DR

  • Southern Republicans are moving rapidly to take advantage of a Supreme Court ruling.
  • The ruling in a Louisiana case has weakened voting protections for minorities nationwide.
  • This development allows Republicans in the South to capitalize on the weakened protections.