<p>A federal appeals court blocked a proposed Alabama congressional map on May 26, 2026, impacting the Republican redistricting efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The court's decision prevents the use of a previously blocked 2023 congressional map that would have favored Republicans by eliminating a Black-majority district held by Democrats in southeastern Alabama.</p><p>The three-judge panel ruled that Republicans must continue using a map that includes two majority Black districts where Democrats have significant advantages. The judges stated, "Ultimately, we cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the 2026 elections under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination." They characterized the 2023 Plan as intentionally discriminatory.</p><p>Alabama Republicans are expected to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. Rep. Shomari Figures, a Democrat from Alabama, expressed support for the ruling, stating, "I am pleased with the Court’s decision, but this case is still not over." He noted that while the decision was anticipated, an appeal to the Supreme Court is expected.</p>
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Alabama Redistricting Plan
A federal appeals court has blocked a proposed congressional map in Alabama that was seen as favoring Republicans, requiring the use of a map with two majority Black districts. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court by Alabama Republicans.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'GOP-friendly'
- ✕ loaded language: 'temporary setback'
- ✕ loaded language: 'tainted by intentional race-based discrimination'
- ✕ loaded language: 'intentionally discriminatory'
- ✕ framing: Federal judge blocks Alabama redistricting plan in blow to Trump
- ✕ editorializing: dealing a temporary setback to Republicans’ redistricting efforts
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