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Alabama Petitions Supreme Court to Use Disputed Congressional Map in 2026 Midterms

Voting Rights Act and Election Litigation·May 27 – May 28, 2026

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Alabama Petitions Supreme Court to Use Disputed Congressional Map in 2026 Midterms

Alabama officials have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a congressional redistricting map for the 2026 midterm elections Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow redistricting. This request comes after previous rulings found the map to be racially discriminatory Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve map. The state's move is part of a broader trend where eight states have redrawn their congressional districts following recent court decisions that weakened the Voting Rights Act redrawn U.S. congressional maps. The Supreme Court is currently preparing several decisions that could impact the upcoming elections, including cases about ballot receipt deadlines Supreme Court election-related decisions. Civil rights advocates continue to highlight the ongoing legal battles over the Voting Rights Act and its impact on minority representation fighting the unraveling of the VRA.
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