Alabama seeks Supreme Court green light for 2026 redistricting map

Alabama asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court block on its 2023 redistricting map, arguing the plan would shift the congressional balance to a 6-1 GOP tilt by eliminating a second majority-Black district; a three-judge panel ruled the map violated the 14th Amendment equal-protection rights by discriminating against Black voters, and Alabama seeks a quick ruling and an emergency stay so elections can proceed under that map, even though primaries have been held and four districts await results with Aug. 11 special elections planned.