The region's control later moved to the British and then the Spanish again before becoming a part of the United States in the early 19th century. Alabama became the 22nd US state on 14 December 1819.

Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour argued Monday that the 2023 map should not be judged by the court order, but instead by the new standards — compact districts, splitting as few counties ...

News Alabama’s redrawn congressional maps subject of hearing today: What you need to know Updated: Aug. 14, 2023, 12:48 p.m. | Published: Aug. 14, 2023, 12:29 p.m.