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Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to adopt new House map

Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to adopt new House map

Summary

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a new map for its congressional districts. This new map does not require the state to have two districts where most voters are Black.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court made this decision on a Monday.
  • Alabama was previously required to have two majority-Black congressional districts.
  • The court lifted this requirement, permitting a different district map.
  • This change affects how Alabama will elect members to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • The decision relates to rules about racial gerrymandering, which means drawing voting districts based on race.
  • Some commentators, like Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley, oppose the previous mandate.
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