Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district
The US Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Alabama that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts. This decision is seen as a significant victory for Republicans and a setback for Black voters. The ruling follows a lengthy legal battle over the state's congressional representation and voting rights issues.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Alabama's new congressional map.
- ▪The map eliminates the only majority-Black district in Alabama.
- ▪Black voters had previously sued the state, claiming the map violated the Voting Rights Act.
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Protest signs are displayed on the exterior steps of the Alabama state capitol over the Republican redistricting effort. Photograph: Alyssa Pointer/ReutersView image in fullscreenProtest signs are displayed on the exterior steps of the Alabama state capitol over the Republican redistricting effort. Photograph: Alyssa Pointer/ReutersAlabamaSupreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black districtCourt decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional map Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Sam Levine in New YorkTue 2 Jun 2026 21.26 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 21.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAlabama can use a redrawn congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts…
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