Allen v. Milligan

Alabama asked the Supreme Court to pause a district court order blocking its 2023 congressional map under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Voters say the 2021 map packed Black voters into one district and weakened their voting power elsewhere.

The Court heard argument on October 4, 2022. Alabama sought a pause of the district court's order, while the voters defended the Section 2 challenge to the map.

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The case could affect which congressional maps are used in Alabama and how Black voters are represented. For example, voters in areas with large Black populations could have greater or lesser influence in choosing a member of Congress.

The Court has heard argument. A decision is generally expected by late June or early July of the Court term, unless the Court orders otherwise.

The case concerns whether Alabama's congressional map can remain in place despite claims that it diluted Black voting power under Section 2.

Alabama voters, especially Black voters, could be affected by how congressional district lines shape their ability to elect preferred candidates.

The Supreme Court will issue its decision. It is generally expected by late June or early July of the Court term.