Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-favored House map for 2026
Why it matters: The ruling weakens protections for Black voting power and could spur late redistricting fights in other states.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
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Series: Supreme Court · Alabama Redistricting Ruling · 2 chapters since May 27
Supreme Court restores Alabama map, likely flipping 1 House seat
Why it matters: The order leaves Alabama with six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning seat for the 2026 midterms.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4