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May 12, 2026
Supreme Court Ends Alabama's Requirement for Two Black Districts
- The Supreme Court has lifted the requirement for Alabama to maintain a congressional map with two majority-Black districts.
- This decision enables Alabama to redraw its electoral map, affecting the representation of Black voters.
- The ruling could lead to significant changes in the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.
2 Sources
- Supreme Court lifts mandate for Alabama to use US House map with two largely Black districtsMay 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM · ABC News
- La Corte Suprema de EEUU da luz verde a que los republicanos rehagan el mapa electoral de AlabamaMay 12, 2026 at 8:17 AM · Reuters