Overview
- Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay that suspends the lower court’s order and directed challengers to file a response by Monday afternoon.
- The lower-court ruling, set out in a 160-page opinion by Judge Jeffrey V. Brown, found substantial evidence that race was a central factor in the map’s design.
- Texas asked the Supreme Court to allow use of the new map while the case is considered, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s sharp criticism of Brown’s decision.
- The disputed map was reported to be crafted to create up to five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 elections.
- The case is moving on an expedited timetable with significant implications for congressional balance, as further Supreme Court action could determine which map is used.