SCOTUS allows Alabama to use 2023 map for 2026 primary in last-minute move
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The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to switch to a 2023 congressional map—previously found to violate the Voting Rights Act—for the 2026 primary, a last-minute move that could affect Black voters’ representation as the state pursues a new map through a special session; injunctions on the state legislative map remain in place and related redistricting challenges continue in the courts.
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- Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat CNN
- Supreme Court grants Alabama request to speed up adoption of new congressional map NBC News
- Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war Fox News
- Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts AP News
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