Alabama petitions SCOTUS, Ivey signs redistricting bills in preparation
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Key Points:
- Governor Kay Ivey expects a positive outcome following a special legislative session that authorized her to call special elections if redistricting legislation passes.
- Alabama has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay to use its 2023 congressional map in upcoming elections, challenging a federal panel's ruling that the state's plan likely violated voting rights.
- State officials argue the court ruling is flawed and cite a recent Supreme Court decision that could influence a favorable change.
- Alabama warns of "irreparable harm" if forced to run elections under the current court-ordered map, with the primary election imminent.
- Ivey expressed readiness to act swiftly pending court decisions and praised legislative leaders for their prompt response during the special session.
