Federal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional map
A federal court in Alabama has blocked the state's Republicans from using a proposed congressional map. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel prevents the implementation of the 2023 map, which was seen as advantageous for the GOP. This ruling comes ahead of the upcoming elections in November.
- ▪A three-judge panel in Alabama ruled unanimously against the GOP's congressional map.
- ▪The 2023 map was designed to potentially benefit Republicans in the upcoming elections.
- ▪The ruling continues to block state Republicans from implementing the proposed redistricting.
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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 onFederal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional mapA three-judge panel in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday.ByABC NEWSMay 26, 2026, 10:48 AM1:23A map of a GOP proposal to redraw Alabama's congressional districts is displayed at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., July 18, 2023.Kim Chandler/APA three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map, which would have potentially helped Republicans in November.This is a developing story.
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