Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their finding that the map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution. It means Alabama cannot use its design this year unless Republican leaders appeal directly to the Supreme Court, which they have vowed to do. “Ultimately, we cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the 2026 elections under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination,” the ruling reads.
- ▪The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their finding that the map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution.
- ▪It means Alabama cannot use its design this year unless Republican leaders appeal directly to the Supreme Court, which they have vowed to do.
- ▪“Ultimately, we cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the 2026 elections under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination,” the ruling reads.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Federal court blocks Alabama Republicans' congressional map — The Washington Times
- ▪ Federal court blocks Alabama from using GOP-drawn congressional map — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Federal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional map — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Court blocks Alabama congressional map with 1 majority-Black district — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ plan to instate new map — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans - AP News — Google News
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Court Battles Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ congressional map by Zach Schonfeld - 05/26/26 10:06 AM ET Link copied by Zach Schonfeld - 05/26/26 10:06 AM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms. The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their finding that the map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution. It means Alabama cannot use its design this year unless Republican leaders appeal directly to the Supreme Court, which they have vowed to do.
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