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Alabama faces deadline to redraw congressional map after Supreme Court ruling

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A line of people wait outside the federal courthouse in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. to watch the Aug. 14, 2023 hearing. A three-judge panel is reviewing Alabama's new congressional districts. They will decide whether to let the map stand or step in and draw districts for the state. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)

Overview

  • Alabama lawmakers passed new congressional map after previous version struck down for diluting Black voter power.
  • Challengers filed objections to the new Alabama map.
  • Three-judge panel to hear arguments on legality of the new boundaries.
  • State officials say finalized map needed by October 1 for 2024 primaries.
  • If court strikes down new map, special master could be appointed to draw lines for 2024 elections.