Federal court blocks Alabama from using GOP-drawn congressional map
A federal court has blocked Alabama from implementing a Republican-drawn congressional map that was found to intentionally discriminate based on race. The ruling prevents the map from going into effect for the upcoming elections, as it would eliminate one of the state's majority-Black districts. Alabama is expected to appeal this decision, which is seen as a significant setback for the GOP.
- ▪A three-judge panel ruled that the congressional map intentionally discriminated based on race.
- ▪The map would have eliminated one of Alabama's two majority-Black districts.
- ▪Alabama plans to appeal the ruling, which is a setback for Republican lawmakers.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 26, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionFederal court blocks Alabama from using GOP-drawn congressional map Alabama is expected to appeal the ruling on the map, which would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Several pro-democracy groups hold a rally and press conference, at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., in response to the called special session about redrawing congressional maps, on May 4.Mickey Welsh / The Montgomery Advertiser via USA Today Network fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Gary Grumbach and Jane C.
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