MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Judges said in a ruling that Alabama will have to wait until 2030 to change how congressional districts are drawn in the state.

This comes after the court found in May that a map drawn by lawmakers in 2023 violated the Voting Rights Act. States across the nation are trying to redraw their own maps, effectively changing representation at the federal level.

Data from the 2030 census must be used to create Alabama's next congressional map. Until then, the state must use the current map, that includes two opportunity districts. While the state has already filed a notice of appeal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said this is a major gain for black voters.

"It's unfortunate that we still need to resort to litigation," said Davin Rosborough, deputy directo

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