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a former judge said “I have absolutely no faith” [NDRC logo] ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Here’s the latest update on redistricting in Alabama – First, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Alabama’s congressional maps, ruling that the maps violated the Voting Rights Act by illegally discriminating against Black voters. But then, a former judge warned that the Court’s ruling would not be enough to ensure that Alabama’s new maps will fairly represent Black voters. He said, “I have absolutely no faith that the Alabama Legislature is going to do the right thing. It never has.” Now, his prediction has already come true: Instead of complying with the Court's order, Alabama Republicans instead passed a second map that also violates the VRA. [{NAME}, now is not the time to take a victory lap. Instead, we must continue fighting for fair maps – not just in Alabama, but all across the country. Will you donate now to support the NDRC?]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [Donate $10]( [Donate $20]( [Donate $50]( [Donate $100]( [Donate $150]( [Another amount]( This isn’t just about Alabama, {NAME}. According to experts, the recent SCOTUS ruling could lead to more states like Georgia, Louisiana, and others being required to redraw their racially-discriminatory maps before the next election. But if GOP lawmakers run out the clock, they could keep manipulated maps in place! Last year, courts struck down the Ohio legislature’s manipulated maps. But rather than draw new, fair maps, Republicans instead resubmitted gerrymandered maps seven more times. Left unchecked, we can count on Republicans in states like Alabama and Louisiana to employ a similar strategy. [That’s why the NDRC is not backing down – instead, we’ll keep fighting until we’ve secured fair maps in every corner of the country. Will you pitch in now to support our work?]( [DONATE TO THE NDRC]( A.G. Holder hit the nail on the head when he said “Republicans are making it clear that they will do whatever it takes – even if it means eroding our federalist system as we know it – to circumvent the will of the people so they can lock in their own power.” [Here at the NDRC, we’re willing to do whatever it takes to strengthen our democracy and defend it from those who seek to weaken it, and our work is made possible by this grassroots team. Will you donate now to power our efforts?]( – The NDRC [DONATE]( [A.G. Holder: If the NDRC is successful in undoing manipulated maps, we will be able to achieve a system in which everyone's vote counts.]( Since 2017, the NDRC has executed a comprehensive redistricting strategy that shifts the redistricting power, creating fair districts where Democrats can compete. Our victories have been made possible by our strong community of grassroots supporters. [MAKE A DONATION]( If you want to receive periodic updates from the NDRC on our fight for fair maps, text MAPS to 36787. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. [Privacy Policy.]( We know we send a lot of emails, but we think it's important to keep you updated with the latest information on Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression and how we're fighting back -- regardless of whether you choose to donate. [Click here]( to make a donation. Every dollar you give will go toward our fight to end gerrymandering and voter suppression. Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, John Bisognano, President. [twitter link]( [facebook link]( [linkedin link]( National Democratic Redistricting Committee 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036 United States [Click here]( if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. [unsubscribe](