Alabama Republicans have asked the Supreme Court to approve a new congressional map. A lower court previously ruled that the map unfairly diluted the voting power of Black residents.
The request comes amid an ongoing redistricting battle in the state. Republican lawmakers argue their latest proposal meets legal standards. They seek to avoid federal intervention in drawing district lines.
The lower court found the original map violated the Voting Rights Act. It determined the plan packed Black voters into a single district. This limited their influence in surrounding areas.
The dispute centers on Alabama’s seven House seats. Black voters account for roughly 27 percent of the state’s population. Civil rights groups argue the map should include two majority-Black districts.
The Supreme Court has previously weighed in on similar cases. In a 2023 ruling, it ordered Alabama to redraw its map. That decision required the state to create a second district where Black voters could elect their preferred candidate.
Republican leaders now claim their revised map fixes the issue. They argue it complies with both the court order and traditional redistricting principles. Civil rights groups disagree, saying the new map still falls short.
The justices have not yet set a timeline for a decision. Their ruling could shape voting rights laws nationwide. The case highlights ongoing tensions over race and representation in the South.
