# Alabama's Redistricting: A Gamble on Black Representation

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-10T12:27:27+00:00
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Alabamas Redistricting Battle: A Race to Preserve Black Representation Alabamas legislature is redrawing district lines, targeting the states only two Democratic majority seats held by Black Democrats. This move is justified by a recent Supreme Court ruling from Louisiana. However, a three-judge panel has temporarily blocked the states push to lift an injunction, keeping current maps for the May nineteenth elections. Former judge U W Clemon remains optimistic, believing Alabamas cases dont match Louisianas. Meanwhile, Earl Hilliard, the first Black congressman from Alabama since Reconstruction, reflects on the racial politics at play and the potential for unexpected outcomes as the pendulum swings toward the middle. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d865ff34f288468

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