District Map Fights Before the 2026 Midterms
A three-judge panel in Alabama has overturned the state's congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, citing violations of the Voting Rights Act. This decision is set to return to the Supreme Court for further review. Additionally, discussions include various legal cases and controversies involving judges and lawsuits.
- ▪The three-judge panel in Alabama rejected the current congressional maps.
- ▪The ruling is based on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment.
- ▪The case will be reviewed by the Supreme Court before the 2026 midterms.
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District Map Fights Before the 2026 Midterms Sarah Isgur / May 28, 2026 Unlocked Advisory Opinions Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript David Lat joins Sarah Isgur (see ya later, French) to discuss the three-judge panel overturning Alabama’s congressional maps, a new lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s slush fund, and a lying Judge. The Agenda: –No redistricting according to race –Nonsense lawsuits –Dragging courts into political fights –Moving honey buns is interstate commerce –Sanction more judges? –Feeling Wicker-ty –The Arbitration Act is sexy! –Making clerks very uncomfortable Show Notes: –Pitchford v.
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