Alabama flouted court orders to propose its latest congressional map. State Republicans then wanted the justices' help.
Without explanation from the court, we don't know its rationale, but we can assume that at least a majority of the justices, for now at least, weren't inclined to abide by the state's apparent defiance of court orders.In June
, the justices surprisingly ruled 5-4 against Alabama, upholding a lower court’s order to draw a second majority-Black congressional district or “something quite close.” Instead, Alabama Republicans doubled down, with a three-judge lower court panel — two of whom are Donald Trump appointees — saying it was “Rather than be chastened, the state then turned back to the high court, hoping that the tiebreaking vote in that June case, Justice, would flip.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's pleaThe Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court
Consulte Mais informação »
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's pleaThe Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court.
Consulte Mais informação »
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's pleaThe Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court.
Consulte Mais informação »
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's pleaThe Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court
Consulte Mais informação »
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's pleaThe Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court
Consulte Mais informação »
Supreme Court rejects Alabama’s bid to use congressional map with just one majority-Black districtThe court’s decision is in line with its June ruling in the same case that reaffirmed key protections for minority voters.
Consulte Mais informação »