Supreme Court greenlights racially gerrymandered Alabama map after gutting the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court upheld Alabama's controversial 2023 congressional map, despite it being deemed racially discriminatory by a lower court. This 6-3 decision in Allen v. Milligan overturns previous rulings that called out gerrymandering aimed at suppressing minority votes. With this ruling, the court also effectively weakened the Voting Rights Act, which had been a crucial safeguard against such discriminatory practices. This decision is significant as it sets a troubling precedent for future elections, potentially allowing more racially gerrymandered maps across the country.