Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting plan

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Alabama from using a new slate of congressional maps in the 2026 midterms after the state moved to eliminate one its black-majority districts.

The Alabama redistricting push followed the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which overturned race-based congressional districts and narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

The three-judge panel of the federal court issued an injunction after lawyers representing black voters challenged the redraw, alleging discriminatory intent, the Associated Press reported.

Alabama is likely to appeal the decision, though it remains unclear whether the state will be able to use a revised set of maps in time for the November midterms.

Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., already called a special primary for several House districts affected by the planned redraw. 

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.