Representative-elect Shomari Figures is Alabama’s new congressman after litigation led to the creation of a second majority-Black district. Figures sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the ongoing fight for voting rights in Alabama, the people of his district and his plans for Congress.
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This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.