Judges rule Alabama cannot redistrict and South Carolina Senate voted no on redistricting

[Figarosmom]

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A federal three-judge panel unanimously blocked Alabama from replacing its court-ordered map with a GOP-drawn plan. The judges ruled that implementing the state's 2023 map—which reduced the number of majority-Black districts from two to one—is constitutionally invalid because it was drawn with "intentional race-based discrimination" against Black voters.Here are the key details of the decision:The Ruling: The judges found "undisputed evidence" that the state's map intentionally dilutes Black voting power, violating the 14th Amendment.Upcoming Elections: The state is forced to use the court-ordered map featuring two majority-Black districts for the 2026 midterms. The court also previously barred Alabama from redrawing its maps again until after the 2030 census.The Context: Alabama tried to implement the Republican-friendly 2023 map following the Supreme Court's major late-April ruling (Louisiana v. Callais) regarding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. However, this panel ruled that the high court's recent decision does not negate the intentional racial discrimination found in the Alabama map.You can read the full, unfolding details of the court's decision via ABC News or The Guardian.Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in AlabamaMay 26, 2026 — Panel of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters. Sam Levine in New York. Tue 26 May 2026 14.45 EDT. Al...The GuardianFederal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional mapMay 26, 2026 — A three-judge panel in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday. ByOren Oppenheim, Devin Dwyer, and Juhi Doshi. May 26, 2026, 8:56 AM. 1:23. Headlines from ABC News...ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosCourt blocks Alabama from using congressional map with 1 majority ...May 26, 2026 — Court blocks Alabama from using congressional map with 1 majority-Black district - CBS News. Court blocks Alabama from using congressional map with 1 majority-B...CBS NewsCourt Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black VotersMay 26, 2026 — Alabama has been tangled in litigation over its congressional map for years and had been barred from redistricting until after the 2030 census. Black voters hav...The New York TimesFederal judges block Alabama's GOP-backed congressional mapMay 26, 2026 — Alabama court fight stretches back several years. The three-judge panel in 2023 ruled that a map drawn by Republican state lawmakers intentionally diluted the v...KTVQ

South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump’s Call to Redraw Congressional Map for Midterm Elections https://share.google/KBiPT3WHLarrGDX1V

[malaise]

1. This is HUGE

Rec

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Correct me please

if I'm misperceiving, but is that just a hint of recognition of unfairness in the process, in racism in the intent, and that on some barely perceived level, Republicans shouldn't be so biased? Is that a glimmer of hope?

[Figarosmom]

3. Yep

Kinda like they may have souls.

[kentuck]

4. Not out of goodness of their hearts....

You can bet on that.

That have figured out that their "plan" is going to cost them more seats than they will win, in my opinion.