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5 min readThis NPR News Now episode covers developments in U.S. politics and immigration, Ukraine's military actions against Russian energy assets, changes to Academy Awards eligibility, and a milestone at the Kentucky Derby.
Alabama Redistricting Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny
Alabama lawmakers are convening a special session on Monday after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring race as a factor in drawing voting districts. The decision targets District 2, currently held by a Democratic U.S. House member, placing the seat at risk. The representative, quoted by Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins, emphasized focusing on controllable matters: "We got elected to represent a certain part of the state of Alabama and District Two. And that's what we spend our time doing. I worry about the things that I can control. I do not stress out about the things that I cannot control." Alabama's Attorney General is seeking Supreme Court intervention to overturn a prior injunction, which preserves the existing District 2 map through 2030.
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- 1 (00:00) **Intro** - Windsor Johnston opens NPR News Now from Washington
- 2 (00:05) **Alabama Voting Districts** - Lawmakers to hold special session after SCOTUS ruling against race-based maps
- 3 (00:52) **Alabama AG Response** - Seeks SCOTUS reversal of injunction keeping current map until 2030
- 4 (01:04) **Bay Area Immigration Court** - DOJ closes San Francisco court, moves to Concord for cost savings
- 5 (01:44) **Ukraine Attacks Russian Shadow Fleet** - Sea drones target Black Sea oil tankers amid energy infrastructure strikes
- 6 (02:20) **Recent Ukrainian Strikes** - Third sea drone attack in a week hits sanctioned tankers and patrol boats
- 7 (03:00) **Oscars Rule Changes** - Academy updates for 99th Awards emphasize AI protections and international eligibility
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