By Canadian Press

Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state’s plea

Sep 26, 2023 | 7:54 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court.

In refusing to intervene, the justices allowed a court-appointed special master’s work to continue. On Monday, he submitted three proposals that would create a second congressional district where Black voters comprise a majority of the voting age population or close to it.

Mark Sherman, The Associated Press