In Alabama Case, Supreme Court Faces First Major Test of Voting Rights Act Ruling
The Supreme Court is set to review a significant case regarding Alabama's congressional district map, which has been accused of racial discrimination against Black voters. Republican leaders in Alabama are seeking to have the map approved despite a lower court's ruling against it. This case represents the first major test of the Voting Rights Act since recent changes to its enforcement.
- ▪The Supreme Court will examine Alabama's congressional district map for potential racial discrimination.
- ▪A lower court previously found that the map discriminated against Black voters.
- ▪Republican leaders in Alabama are advocating for the map's approval despite the ruling.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Voting Rights Act RulingEffect on Black VoicesWhat to KnowRead the DecisionRedistricting EffortsAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIn Alabama Case, Supreme Court Faces First Major Test of Voting Rights Act RulingRepublican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.Listen · 5:39 min Share full articleThe Supreme Court justices are familiar with the longstanding fight over Alabama’s congressional district map.
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