The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision on June 2, 2026, that Alabama can implement a redrawn congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections, which eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts. This decision follows a lengthy legal battle over the state's congressional map. The ruling is significant, as it comes after the court's previous decision in April that weakened the Voting Rights Act by requiring plaintiffs to demonstrate intentional discrimination to succeed in their claims. A three-judge panel had previously indicated that Alabama's proposed map was enacted with discriminatory intent.
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Supreme Court Approves Alabama Congressional Map Reducing Majority-Black Districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Alabama that removes one majority-Black district, allowing the state to proceed with this map in the upcoming midterm elections. This ruling follows a significant legal battle and comes after a previous decision that altered the standards for Voting Rights Act claims.
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- ✕ win for Republicans
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Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district
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Supreme Court Approves Alabama Congressional Map Reducing Majority-Black Districts
