LDF has been on the frontlines to defend all voters’ right to fair representation at every level of government. Discriminatory redistricting maps are a catalyst for oppressive legislation that targets our most vulnerable and historically abused communities. However, we know that when diverse communities are fairly represented, quality of life improves for all. Achieving equal representation and being able to cast equal and effective votes depends in part on redistricting maps that are drawn fairly to reflect and respect our communities.
Here, we’ve compiled a state-by-state look at our work to fight for fair maps and fair representation. Since the redistricting process kicked off in 2021, LDF has sent letters, submitted proposed maps, and filed lawsuits challenging discriminatory redistricting plans in key states including Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Georgia.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2023 CONTACT: Phoebe Plagens, LDF, pplagens@naacpldf.org Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org Jose Vazquez, ACLU of Alabama, jvazquez@aclualabama.org Court
Plaintiffs respond to the Alabama Legislature passing another congressional map that lacks a second majority-Black district, in direct violation of federal law and the
Today, LDF and Allen v. Milligan plaintiffs submitted a remedial redistricting plan following the Supreme Court’s decision in Milligan. In affirming the three-judge district court’s preliminary injunction
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Louisiana, law firm Cozen O’ Connor, and Louisiana attorneys
CONTACT: Ella Wiley, LDF, media@naacpldf.org Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org WASHINGTON – In a historic win for voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court today
Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb filed a lawsuit on behalf of Cara McClure, Greater Birmingham Ministries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Black voters asked the Supreme Court to take up a case to determine whether Louisiana will maintain the map enacted
Today, the full Fifth Circuit will hear oral argument to reconsider a lower federal court order that upheld the landmark Chisom consent decree which came
CONTACT: Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency stay today in Robinson v. Callais,
CONTACT: Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org ACLU National, media@aclu.org SHREVEPORT, La. – Today, a group of Black voters and civic organizations filed a notice of
SHREVEPORT, LA. – A crucial test of the movement toward equal voting rights will unfold at a hearing and trial to be held from
CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org, 347-514-3984 Lauren Gaines, ACLU of Louisiana, lgaines@laaclu.org Phoebe Plagens, Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org, 646-979-7382 BATON ROUGE, La. —
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal court in South Carolina heard closing arguments today in a major voting rights case challenging the state’s new congressional
In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina has passed maps adjusting South Carolina state House district lines in some of the most historically
Today, the Legal Defense Fund, the South Carolina NAACP, and the ACLU of South Carolina sent a letter to the North Charleston, South Carolina
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., the South Carolina NAACP, and the ACLU of South Carolina sent a letter to the
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of South Carolina, Boroughs Bryant LLC, Arnold &
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and coalition partners submitted joint testimony to the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee’s Redistricting Subcommittee
Case: Political Participation NAACP Fayette-Somerville Branch, et al. v. Fayette County, Tennessee, et al. Fighting for fair maps and representation in Fayette County. Filed:
Today, the Legal Defense Fund and Donati Law, PLLC filed a lawsuit on behalf of 5 individual Black voters and the Fayette-Somerville Branch of
