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Court showdown set over Alabama Republicans’ congressional map

Court showdown set over Alabama Republicans’ congressional map

Summary

A court will decide on Friday whether Alabama’s Republicans can bring back an old congressional map. This map would remove one of the state’s majority-Black districts, which could help Republicans win more seats. The decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed rules about voting district maps.

Key Facts

  • The court hearing is scheduled for Friday.
  • Alabama Republicans want to restore an earlier congressional map.
  • The old map eliminates the state’s second majority-Black district.
  • Removing that district could give Republicans a chance to gain more seats.
  • This legal action comes after a Supreme Court decision changed voting map rules.
  • The case is about how voting districts are drawn for upcoming elections.
  • The outcome will affect political power in Alabama for the midterm elections.
  • The issue involves the balance between fair representation and political advantage.
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