Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat

Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat

WASHINGTON Β β€”Β The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Alabama Republican leaders may redraw their congressional voting districts to oust a Black Democrat and elect a white Republican. The court’s conservatives, who ruled for Louisiana Republicans in a redistricting dispute, extended that decision to Alabama. The three liberals dissented. The decision clears the way for the…

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L.A. Latino International Film Festival 2026: 5 standout movies

L.A. Latino International Film Festival 2026: 5 standout movies

Last weekend the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) screened a diverse slate of feature films, both by U.S. Latino storytellers and those from Latin America, at the TCL Chinese Theatre complex in Hollywood. Conversations with visiting filmmakers, industry panels, multiple short film programs and the Youth Cinema Project showcase (which screened shorts made…

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