Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

A federal court temporarily blocked Alabama's new congressional map, which could benefit Republicans, citing potential discrimination against Black voters. The ruling requires Alabama to maintain its current court-ordered districts for the 2026 midterms, delaying efforts by Republicans to reclaim a Democratic-held seat. Similar redistricting efforts in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee aim to reshape voting districts amid weakened federal voting rights protections.