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Protesters have descended on the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery as lawmakers meet in a special session designed to change the state's political power structure.
Activists refused to move from a statehouse hallway Wednesday.
In a party-line vote, the Alabama House approved a plan to use maps drawn in 2023 that were struck down by federal courts for discriminating against black voters.
Afterwards, the GOP caucus issued a statement saying they're doing their part to ensure Congress stays red.
Debbie Elliott, NPR News, Montgomery.
Protesters have descended on the Alabama State House in Montgomery as lawmakers meet in a special session designed to change the state's political power structure.
Activists refused to move from a statehouse hallway Wednesday.
In a party-line vote, the Alabama House approved a plan to use maps drawn in 2023 that were struck down by federal courts for discriminating against black voters.
Afterwards, the GOP caucus issued a statement saying they're doing their part to ensure Congress stays red.
Debbie Elliott, NPR News, Montgomery.
Protesters have descended on the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery as lawmakers meet in a special session designed to change the state's political power structure.
Activists refused to move from a statehouse hallway Wednesday.
In a party-line vote, the Alabama House approved a plan to use maps drawn in 2023 that were struck down by federal courts for discriminating against black voters.
Afterwards, the GOP caucus issued a statement saying they're doing their part to ensure Congress stays red.
Debbie Elliott, NPR News, Montgomery.
An Alabama House committee advanced a bill to revert to congressional maps drawn by the legislature in 2023, maps that federal courts ruled discriminated against black voters.
During debate, Democrat Napoleon Bracey questioned the bill's sponsor, Republican Representative Chris Pringle.
Legislative leaders say it's not about race, but about the majority party reflecting the will of Alabama's conservative voters.