Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district
The US Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Alabama that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts. This decision is seen as a significant victory for Republicans and a setback for Black voters. The ruling follows a lengthy legal battle over the state's congressional representation and voting rights issues.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Alabama's new congressional map.
- ▪The map eliminates the only majority-Black district in Alabama.
- ▪Black voters had previously sued the state, claiming the map violated the Voting Rights Act.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 5 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that dilutes Black vote — r/news
- ▪ Supreme Court allows Alabama GOP-backed congressional map for midterms — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Supreme Court AGAIN Rules in Favor of Alabama's Pro-GOP Map — PJ Media
- ▪ Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly congressional map — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to use congressional map for midterms — The Hill
- ▪ US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that dilutes Black vote — US Top News and Analysis
- ▪ Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district — NBC News — Top
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Protest signs are displayed on the exterior steps of the Alabama state capitol over the Republican redistricting effort. Photograph: Alyssa Pointer/ReutersView image in fullscreenProtest signs are displayed on the exterior steps of the Alabama state capitol over the Republican redistricting effort. Photograph: Alyssa Pointer/ReutersAlabamaSupreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black districtCourt decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional map Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Sam Levine in New YorkTue 2 Jun 2026 21.26 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 21.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAlabama can use a redrawn congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts…
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