Alabama Governor Says Map Was Intended to Defy Order

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) suggested in a statement that her state’s new congressional map was intended to defy a federal court order that the state create two districts where Black voters could elect their preferred candidates.

Said Ivey: “The Legislature knows our state, our people and our districts better than the federal courts or activist groups and I am pleased that they answered the call, remained focused and produced new districts ahead of the court deadline.”