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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