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The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use its congressional map for the 2026 elections, which lower courts had deemed racially discriminatory. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented. The court may announce opinions on Thursday, followed by a private conference with orders expected on June 8.

The Supreme Court permitted Alabama to use a congressional map that favors Republicans, overturning a lower court's decision which claimed the map intentionally discriminated against Black people. The ruling allows the map to be used in this year's elections.

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.

The Supreme Court permitted Alabama to use a congressional map that favors Republicans for this year's elections, overriding a lower court's decision which found the map discriminated against Black people. The ruling allows the map to remain in effect despite claims of intentional racial bias.

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in upcoming elections, blocking a lower court ruling that found the plan discriminated against Black voters. The map creates only one majority-Black district out of seven, with three liberal justices dissenting. The decision impacts special primary elections in August and follows a broader redistricting effort linked to efforts to maintain Republican House majority.

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama Republicans to use a congressional map that removes the state’s second majority-Black district for the midterms, with a 6-3 vote. The decision criticizes a lower court for blocking the map, enabling Republicans to pursue a potential electoral gain.

The Supreme Court permitted Alabama to implement a congressional map that advantages Republicans, overriding a lower court's decision which claimed the map was designed to discriminate against Black individuals.

The US Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that favors Republicans in this year’s elections. The decision permits the state to implement the map without further judicial review.

The Supreme Court permitted Alabama to use a congressional map that removes a majority-Black district. Pro-democracy groups protested the map in Montgomery on May 4.

California has redesigned its congressional map to favor Democrats, altering the political landscape for upcoming elections.

Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district following a Supreme Court ruling. The map is described as favoring Republicans.

Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held House seats in the 2026 midterms by erasing a Black majority district.

The Louisiana Legislature passed a new congressional map that would reduce the number of majority-Black districts in the state from two to one. The map is designed to help the Republican Party gain an additional congressional seat.

Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map. The map could allow Republicans to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held U.S. House seats.

Louisiana lawmakers passed a congressional map to eliminate a majority-Black district following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the existing map unconstitutional. The action aims to reduce one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state.

Alabama Republicans are urging the US Supreme Court to approve a congressional map previously rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination. The map is being reconsidered ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.

Alabama is requesting the Supreme Court to permit a congressional map that a federal court panel ruled was 'intentionally discriminatory' for diluting the Black vote. The three-judge panel in Birmingham found the state's proposed House district map violated the Voting Rights Act by disproportionately weakening Black electoral influence.

Alabama Republicans have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a congressional map that was previously ruled racially discriminatory. The map is designed to provide a strategic advantage for the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections.

A federal court blocked a new Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama, which was designed to provide GOP candidates with a strategic advantage in elections. The decision sets the stage for an anticipated appeal.

The South Carolina Senate rejected a proposed congressional map supported by Donald Trump, marking a significant setback for his mid-decade redistricting initiative. The move highlights political opposition to Trump's influence on state legislative processes.

A federal court blocked Alabama's new Republican-friendly congressional map, ruling it was intentionally drawn to discriminate against Black voters. The decision prevents the map from being used in this year’s midterms, requiring Alabama to adopt a map with two majority-Black districts. The ruling follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act earlier this year.

A three-judge district court panel ruled that Alabama's congressional map with only one majority-Black district is unconstitutional, requiring the state to adopt a map with two majority-Black districts for the upcoming midterm elections.

South Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature is expected to advance a new congressional map. Political strategist Antjuan Seawright provides analysis on the redistricting efforts.

King Charles III made jokes during a public appearance, while a congressional map in the United States was recently invalidated by a court. Both events highlight contrasting aspects of current news developments.

Louisiana has suspended its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map, which was found to have relied excessively on race to create a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter criticized the ruling as a 'gut punch' to democracy.

Florida is implementing a new congressional map under Gov. Ron DeSantis, which is expected to increase Republican representation. Florida GOP Chair Evan Power discussed the plan on 'The Takeout,' emphasizing fair elections.

Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for proceeding with the state’s Senate primary election next month after the Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s congressional map unconstitutional. Landry suspended House primary elections via executive order but allowed the Senate primary to continue, drawing backlash from Cassidy.

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map narrows the Voting Rights Act's protections for majority-minority districts, potentially enabling states to redraw boundaries to favor GOP representation.

Louisiana will suspend its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's Congressional map. The announcement was made by Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry.

The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map, which includes two majority Black districts, is illegal, weakening the Voting Rights Act and potentially affecting the 2022 midterm elections.

The Florida legislature passed a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, clearing a key procedural hurdle. The map is expected to influence the state's political landscape in upcoming elections.

Florida's state legislature passed a new congressional map on Wednesday that could enable Republicans to gain up to four additional seats in the upcoming elections.

The Florida House advanced a new congressional map proposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, which could give the GOP up to four additional seats. The map now moves to the Florida Senate, where it is expected to be approved.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) praised the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated Louisiana’s congressional map for creating a second-Black majority district. NRCC Chairman Rep. Richard Hudson called the decision a 'victory for the Constitution' and emphasized equal treatment under the law.

The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, which included two majority-Black districts, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans, who argue the map diluted white voters' influence.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais to strike down Louisiana’s congressional map, which aimed to create a second majority-Black district, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over the Voting Rights Act.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down a Louisiana congressional map, narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act. The decision impacts the enforcement of voting rights protections established by the landmark legislation.

Rep. Kathy Castor criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed congressional map in Florida as a 'partisan charade.' The redistricting plan, which would redraw her district, is under consideration by state lawmakers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Florida's redistricting push, calling it a 'bad mistake' if they proceed. The move follows Virginia's approval of a new congressional map favoring Democrats, likely the last redistricting opportunity before an unspecified event.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a new congressional map that could benefit Republicans. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede is reporting on the potential impact of the proposed map.