NewsThe HillMay 8, 2026United States
Alabama seeks Supreme Court approval for new voting map
Alabama has asked the Supreme Court to approve its newly drawn congressional map. This map could help Republicans maintain control of the House in November. The state is seeking this approval following a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
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This legal battle over Alabama's voting map could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Alabama is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to implement its redrawn congressional map.
- The new map could increase Republican chances of holding the House in November.
- The request follows a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.