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Today — 4 June 2026NYT | Top Stories

In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights

4 June 2026 at 06:26
In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court’s conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.

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The Supreme Court’s emergency Alabama ruling provided a look into how it may handle congressional district battles going forward.
Yesterday — 3 June 2026NYT | Top Stories

Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama

In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.

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The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that an Alabama congressional district map with only one majority-Black district diluted the power of Black voters.
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