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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed South Carolina to continue using a congressional map previously deemed an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, favoring Republicans. The ruling, written by Justice Samuel Alito, is expected to have broader implications for redistricting and election oversight, often benefiting Republican interests.
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's request to reinstate a congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers that had only one majority-Black district. The court's decision paves the way for a new map to be put in place before the 2024 election. The lower court had previously found that Alabama had disregarded its directive to create a second majority-Black district. The outcome of the dispute could impact the balance of power in the House, where Republicans hold a slim majority.