The NAACP is condemning the U.S. Supreme Court's latest decision allowing Alabama to use a congressional map previously found to be intentionally discriminatory against Black voters, warning that the ruling marks another dangerous step in the dismantling of voting rights in the state and across the country. The Court's action follows its most recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which has triggered racial gerrymandering efforts across the South. Read more: naacp.org/articles/naacp-con…

#BREAKING: Today, we announce @KristenClarkeJD as the new General Counsel of the NAACP. The first Black woman to lead the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Clarke also served as President and Executive Director of the @LawyersComm and has trained future legal advocates at @HowardU School of Law. She is a fierce advocate who will lead our legal fight to advance civil rights and defend democracy nationwide. Read the full announcement here: naacp.org/articles/civil-rig…