NRF Statement on Allen v. Milligan Victory
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Jena Doyle
doyle@redistrictingfoundation.org
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed a decision from an Alabama three-judge panel in the case Allen v. Milligan, striking down the state’s discriminatory congressional map as a likely violation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) due to the state’s failure to provide Black Alabamians an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. The National Redistricting Foundation (NRF) is supporting respondents in this case.
In response, Marina Jenkins, Executive Director of the NRF, released the following statement:
“Black voters in Alabama have long been denied fair representation – and today’s Supreme Court decision in favor of voters marks a landmark moment to move the needle in the right direction. Our victory before the US Supreme Court today is a massive win for voting rights, and for voters across the country. Specifically, this decision will create a second Black opportunity district in Alabama, remedying generations of disenfranchisement there. This precedent also lays a foundation for fair map decisions in our other Section 2 cases in states like Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana.”
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