Court blocks Alabama congressional map with 1 majority-Black district
Summary
A federal court blocked Alabama from using its 2023 congressional map because it found the plan discriminated against Black voters. Instead, the court ordered Alabama to use a map with two majority-Black districts for the 2026 elections.Key Facts
- The 2023 Alabama congressional map includes only one majority-Black district.
- A three-judge federal panel found the plan intentionally discriminates based on race.
- The judges said this discrimination violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- The court blocked the use of the 2023 map and ordered use of a court-drawn map with two majority-Black districts.
- The map with two majority-Black districts was used in the 2024 elections.
- This case followed the Supreme Court’s decision that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act.
- After the Supreme Court ruling, Alabama officials tried to use the 2023 map again.
- The court’s decision affects how Alabama will conduct its 2026 congressional elections.
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