Alabama’s Redistricting Map Blocked

Alabama’s new congressional map for 2026 has been blocked by a federal panel after judges found it intentionally diluted Black voting power — forcing the state to stick with the special master’s map. The court rejected Alabama’s claim that politics, not race, drove the redistricting, noting lawmakers ignored prior court orders to create a district where Black voters could elect their preferred representative. With the 2026 elections looming, the decision halts any potential special primaries and underscores a broader national redistricting battle reshaped by recent Supreme Court rulings. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db24cc312081c31d