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Alabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps

MAY 5, 20263 MIN
Trump's Terms

Alabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps

MAY 5, 20263 MIN

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The Alabama Legislature is holding a special session this week to change the state's congressional map. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a central part of the Voting Rights Act. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy