Supreme Court OKs Alabama congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black people.

Supreme Court OKs Alabama congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a Republican-friendly congressional map.
  • This decision blocks a lower court's ruling that found the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.
  • The map will be used in this year's elections.