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Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs Map, Seeks Supreme Court Stay

5/9/2026

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On May 8 2026 Governor Kay Ivey signed a Republican-drawn congressional map while Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the order requiring two majority-Black districts.
Attorney General Steve Marshall argued the case parallels Louisiana and should be decided on lawful policy goals, not race.
The NAACP and other groups warned that changing the map before the May 19 primary could cause confusion and requested a written court response by Monday.

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On May 8 2026 Governor Kay Ivey signed a Republican-drawn congressional map while Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the order requiring two majority-Black districts.
Attorney General Steve Marshall argued the case parallels Louisiana and should be decided on lawful policy goals, not race.
The NAACP and other groups warned that changing the map before the May 19 primary could cause confusion and requested a written court response by Monday.