Appeals Court Presses Pause on JeffCo Redistricting Case
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to pause the ruling of a federal judge in Birmingham, allowing Jefferson County to continue with next year’s election under current district maps.
Agreeing that the timing is not right for a dramatic change, the court sided with Jefferson County’s argument that it is too late in the political cycle to change the district maps now.
“We appreciate the court understanding our concerns and granting a stay,” County Attorney Theo Lawson said. “We look forward to presenting our case.”
The appellate court’s ruling does not overturn the U.S. District Court’s decision that the county district maps approved in 2021 are illegally race-based and must be redrawn, but rather delays enforcement until the next election.
Author's summary: Court pauses redistricting case ruling.
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