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.
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) sent a letter to the Louisiana State Senate and the Louisiana Senate and House
A federal court today struck down Alabama’s newly drawn congressional map. As a result of the preliminary injunction, the state Legislature must draft a
Case: Political Participation Allen v. Milligan* Challenging Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting maps Supreme Court Argument: Oct. 4, 2022Decision: June 8, 2023 On June 8, 2023,
CONTACT: Ella Wiley, LDF,925-819-0555, ewiley@naacpldf.org Rebecca Seung-Bickley, ACLU of Alabama, 334-561-3829, rseungbickley@aclualabama.org Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org Graeme Crews, SPLC, 334-224-0002, graeme.crews@splcenter.org BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Individual voters
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, and the Limestone County Branch of the
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, and the Limestone County Branch of the NAACP sent
New Orleans, LA—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a writ of mandamus to vacate the remedial hearing set for Oct. 3 –
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court today lifted a temporary halt on a federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s discriminatory congressional map. The action sends the
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Louisiana, law firm Cozen O’ Connor, and Louisiana attorneys
Today, a hearing concluded in a battle that will determine the fate of a longstanding Louisiana Supreme Court seat, anchored in Orleans Parish, that
Today, LDF sent a letter to the DeSoto Parish, Louisiana Police Jury to correct misleading information contained in a November 18, 2022 letter to
On Democracy’s Front Lines Louisiana Voting Rights Defenders in Action By Ella Wiley Senior Communications Associate “In my opinion, election protection is the most
Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the South Carolina Legislature’s unnecessary delay in drawing new redistricting maps that respect the constitutional
On October 8 2021, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the South Carolina State Conference of the
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF”) and partner organizations sent letters to the South Carolina House Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee and
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF”) sent three letters to the South Carolina Association of Counties, South Carolina School Board
On August 9, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF)”, American Civil Liberties Union, South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, League
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF”), the American Civil Liberties Union, South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, League of Women
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
