The measure drew support from trucking groups as lawmakers emphasized the need to share increasingly busy summer roads with commercial drivers.
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Speaking following the court’s decision, Figures said the ruling aligned with what supporters of the current map had anticipated based on the case’s history
"We've seen it from Republicans across the country — their goal is to eliminate every opportunity district for an African American candidate in the country."
Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures joined @ABCNewsLive to discuss redistricting efforts across the country.
Congressman Shomari Figures joined me live from the #AllRoadsLeadSouth rally in Montgomery, Alabama to discuss the ongoing fight over voting rights, gerrymandering, and the future of Black representation across the Deep South following the Supreme Court’s recent redistricting
It’s not lost on me that we are here in Montgomery—the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. The fight for fair representation is still going. The South got something to say and they will hear us.
This has always been about an equal opportunity for representation in government, and this fight is far from over. Listen to my interview with Christina Evans on LiveNow from FOX where we discussed Republican-led efforts to redraw district maps in Alabama.
I was honored to deliver the commencement address at Trenholm State Community College’s spring graduation.
Congratulations to this year’s graduates – you should all be incredibly proud of your achievement and I wish you the best in your future! (Photos by TSCC/Desmond Arnold