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Supreme Court rules Alabama’s congressional maps violate Voting Rights Act

Written by on June 8, 2023

Supreme Court rules Alabama’s congressional maps violate Voting Rights Act
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(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Alabama’s congressional maps violate the Voting Rights Act, the landmark law designed to protect against racial discrimination in voting.

In a 5-4 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the liberal justices, the court upheld a lower court ruling that said Alabama’s Republican legislature had to redraw its maps to include a second majority-Black district.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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