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Lawsuit over Georgia congressional maps kicked back to lower court after SCOTUS ruling
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The case involves congressional maps passed in 2021, which were later deemed unconstitutional. A decision by the US Supreme Court on the Voting Rights Act has prompted the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals to revisit a lawsuit.
A decision by the US Supreme Court on the Voting Rights Act has prompted the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals to revisit a lawsuit. The case involves congressional maps passed in 2021, which were later deemed unconstitutional. These maps had been approved by a Republican-controlled legislature.
The maps in question altered the balance of power, and opponents argued they unfairly affected minority voting power. A federal district court initially heard the case, and further details are available from the source.
The lawsuit's outcome is now uncertain, as it has been sent back to a lower court for further consideration.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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