Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is seeking permission from the Supreme Court to use a congressional map that favors Republicans, despite a ruling that it discriminates against Black voters. A lower court had mandated the use of a different map that provides for two majority-Black districts. This appeal follows a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Alabama's Republican leadership filed an emergency appeal to use a congressional map that a lower court ruled intentionally discriminates against Black people.
- ▪The three-judge panel had previously determined that Alabama should have two districts where Black voters are the majority or close to it.
- ▪The appeal is part of a broader effort by Republicans in Southern states to reshape voting districts following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a Black-majority district in Louisiana.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAlabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias rulingAlabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black peopleByMARK SHERMAN Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 11:51 AM1:14The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J.
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