Supreme Court dismisses liberals' objections, allows challenge to Texas county map under Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a dispute over a Republican-drawn commissioners map in Galveston County, Texas, which a federal judge ruled violated the Voting Rights Act. The map will remain in effect while a federal appeals court reviews the judge's decision next year. Critics argue that the map amounts to racial gerrymandering and could set a dangerous precedent. The court's three liberal justices dissented from the decision, expressing concerns about the broader implications. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges surrounding redistricting and voting rights in the aftermath of the 2020 census.