ALGOP Chairman Praises Governor Ivey for Calling Special Session Following Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling

From the Alabama Republican Party

May 1

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais and swift action by Alabama officials, Governor Kay Ivey today announced she will call the Alabama Legislature into special session.

In response, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Scott Stadthagen issued the following statement:

“We applaud Governor Kay Ivey for her leadership in calling the Legislature back into session as Alabama takes the next step following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. This ruling reinforced what we have long argued — that redistricting should be guided by fair, constitutional principles and not driven by race.

“Governor Ivey’s action reaffirms that Alabama leaders are united in defending our state’s right to determine our own districts. Alabama knows our people, our communities, and our state better than federal courts or outside activist groups.

“We remain confident that the courts will apply the Callais decision to Alabama’s case and that the map enacted by the people’s representatives in the Legislature will ultimately prevail.”

The Alabama Republican Party reiterated that the Supreme Court’s ruling represents an important step toward restoring a consistent and constitutional standard in redistricting cases nationwide. Alabama Republicans continue to support fair, lawful redistricting that reflects communities and upholds the integrity of the electoral process.

The Party will continue to monitor developments as the state moves forward.