Alabama Republicans Reject Second Black-Majority District in Redrawn Congressional Map Despite Supreme Court Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's congressional map likely violates the Voting Rights Act and ordered a redraw with 2 majority-Black districts.
Alabama Republicans advanced a new map with just 1 majority-Black district, increasing Black voting age population in a second district to 42.5%.
The map has faced criticism from Democrats and advocacy groups who say it does not comply with the Supreme Court ruling.
Alabama lawmakers must adopt a new map by the end of the week or the court will take over the redistricting process.
The redrawn map raises concerns about partisan politics diminishing Black voter representation and could face extended legal challenges.