Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map that dilutes Black vote
Alabama has requested the Supreme Court to pause a lower-court ruling that prevents the use of a disputed congressional district map. This map, submitted in 2023, has been criticized for diluting the voting power of Black citizens. The case is significant as it pertains to the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
- ▪Alabama is seeking to pause a lower-court order regarding its congressional district map.
- ▪The map in question is alleged to dilute the votes of Black voters.
- ▪The Supreme Court's decision could impact the 2026 midterm elections.
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The state of Alabama asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to pause a lower-court order barring the state from using a controversial congressional district map for the 2026 midterm elections.The order prohibited the map, which was submitted in 2023, from being used for the upcoming congressional elections in Alabama because it would dilute the votes of Black people.This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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