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Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to use congressional map for midterms

Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to use congressional map for midterms

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama Republicans to use a new congressional map that removes the state's second majority-Black district for the upcoming midterm elections. The decision, which was a 6-3 vote, overturned a lower court's block on the map.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Alabama Republicans on Tuesday.
  • The ruling lifts a block on the state's new congressional district map.
  • The new map removes Alabama’s second majority-Black district.
  • This change gives Republicans a better chance to win that district.
  • The vote on the Supreme Court was 6 to 3.
  • Alabama officials criticized the lower court for delaying the use of the map.
  • The new map will be used for the 2024 midterm elections.
  • The case involves issues of voting rights and district boundaries.
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