Supreme Court Lets Alabama GOP-Favored Map Stand

The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama’s Republican-leaning congressional map to remain in place after granting an emergency appeal. That keeps the state’s current lines intact for this year’s elections and deals a blow to the usual left-wing push to use the courts to redraw the map. The decision gives Alabama Republicans a significant advantage while the legal fight continues. It is another example of the Court stepping in before activists can force a political outcome through litigation. Read more about this...