Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has formally requested that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit expedite consideration of Alabama’s state Senate redistricting case in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
“As the appellant in both of Alabama’s redistricting cases, I am taking decisive legal action, in coordination with Attorney General Steve Marshall, to seek expedited judicial review,” Allen said. “Timely resolution is critical to provide clarity and stability for Alabama’s election process. The State has a primary role in drawing its legislative districts through its elected representatives, and continued delay prolongs federal court oversight beyond what is necessary.”
The request comes as Governor Kay Ivey has called a special session to ensure Alabama is positioned to act promptly as courts resolve outstanding redistricting litigation at both the state and federal levels.
“Alabama stands ready to move forward. With the Governor’s special session underway, we are prepared to act promptly to implement state Senate maps consistent with governing law and return map-drawing authority to the Legislature,” Allen said.
Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.
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*Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg
