‘We’re going backwards’: Black political power under threat in Alabama after Voting Rights Act gutting
The recent Supreme Court ruling has raised concerns about the future of Black political representation in Alabama. This decision could lead to the elimination of majority-Black districts, further entrenching Republican control. Local representatives are alarmed, fearing that the rollback of voting rights will negatively impact Black communities across the state.
- ▪The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v Callais weakened protections for majority-Black districts.
- ▪Alabama Republicans voted to revert to an older congressional map that could erase a majority-Black district.
- ▪The ruling has implications for Black voters at all levels of government, affecting issues like infrastructure and healthcare.
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Letetia Jackson, Dothan resident and plaintiff in a redistricting lawsuit, speaks at the Tops Unity Day Parade on 1 May. Photograph: Andi Rice/The GuardianView image in fullscreenLetetia Jackson, Dothan resident and plaintiff in a redistricting lawsuit, speaks at the Tops Unity Day Parade on 1 May. Photograph: Andi Rice/The GuardianBuilding powerAlabama‘We’re going backwards’: Black political power under threat in Alabama after Voting Rights Act guttingUS supreme court ruling could eliminate two majority-Black districts and entrench Republican control from Congress to county school boardsBuilding power is supported byAbout this contentFabiola Cineas in AlabamaWed 27 May 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 09.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAlabama has long been…
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