Summary
Voting-rights groups are challenging Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's decision to let Texas use a new congressional map, claiming it unfairly affects minority voters. The groups argue that the map reduces the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters, and that the Purcell principle, which advises against changing election rules close to an election, does not apply here. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the map will be used in the 2026 midterm elections while the case continues.
Key Facts
- Voting-rights groups have challenged Justice Samuel Alito's order on Texas's new congressional map.
- The groups argue the map affects Black and Hispanic voters' power in elections.
- Justice Alito allowed the map to stay for now, pending a Supreme Court decision.
- Texas claims changing the map now would confuse voters and disrupt election preparations.
- The groups say there is still time to revert to the previous map without issues.
- A lower court ruled that the map likely had discriminatory intent.
- The decision will determine if the map is used in the 2026 elections.
- The Supreme Court is also considering a similar case from Louisiana.
