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Justice Thomas declines to immediately restore Alabama's 2023 congressional map
X ^ | 5/27/2026 | SCOTUS Wire

Posted on 05/27/2026 1:29:41 PM PDT by NohSpinZone

Justice Thomas declines to immediately restore Alabama's 2023 congressional map, but orders VRA plaintiffs to respond to Alabama's request by Monday, June 1st at 4pm.

Alabama requested a ruling from the Court by 10am on June 1st or as soon as possible thereafter.

(Excerpt) Read more at x.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Alabama
KEYWORDS: alabama; clarencethomas; justicethomas; scotus; supremecourt; vra

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I guess still up in the air. I was hoping the SCOTUS would have curb stomped this immediately.
1 posted on 05/27/2026 1:29:41 PM PDT by NohSpinZone
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To: NohSpinZone

If even thomas wont slap it down, it’s probably a goner


2 posted on 05/27/2026 1:42:55 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
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To: TexasFreeper2009
"If even thomas wont slap it down, it’s probably a goner"

I'm sure he declined to rule immediately on it, to forego the usual attacks from RATS and their media cronies.

3 posted on 05/27/2026 1:44:55 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

I think its going to be fine but he wants to show that he’s impartial


4 posted on 05/27/2026 2:05:36 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: NohSpinZone

Give them the rope, they will hang themselves and more precedent will be set.


5 posted on 05/27/2026 2:05:51 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
"I think it's going to be fine but he wants to show that he’s impartial"

I agree.

6 posted on 05/27/2026 2:07:38 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: NohSpinZone

Other justuses busy?


7 posted on 05/27/2026 2:08:38 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: rktman

Justice Thomas is the justice assigned to make swift decisions on urgent matters for that geographical area

Nine judicial districts. Nine Supreme Court justices, one assigned to each of the districts.


8 posted on 05/27/2026 2:11:31 PM PDT by Old West Conservative
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To: rktman

Each justice has certain parts of the country where they are responsible for handling emergency applications.


9 posted on 05/27/2026 2:12:03 PM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm
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To: rktman

The Eleventh Circuit (Alabama, Florida, Georgia) falls under Justice Thomas:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/circuitassignments.aspx


10 posted on 05/27/2026 2:14:04 PM PDT by ConjunctionJunction (Vim vi repellere licet)
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To: mass55th
I'm sure he declined to rule immediately on it, to forego the usual attacks from RATS and their media cronies.

I don't believe AJ Thomas would let that weigh in his decision making.

11 posted on 05/27/2026 2:16:36 PM PDT by Fury
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To: Old West Conservative

Thank you.


12 posted on 05/27/2026 2:43:13 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

Thank you.


13 posted on 05/27/2026 2:43:40 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: NohSpinZone

The title and content of the X don’t match.

He hasn’t declined a damn thing. He was asked to rule by a certain date and has given the Plaintiffs suing Alabama a chance to respond. That response is due on that very date.

He is giving the Plaintiff a chance to be heard before he responds.


14 posted on 05/27/2026 3:09:56 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: NohSpinZone

They will. With the VRA plaintiffs’ response, both parties will be on record. That will provide a valid procedural basis for quick action by the Court.


15 posted on 05/27/2026 3:14:50 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: NohSpinZone
Application here:

Application

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16 posted on 05/27/2026 3:34:56 PM PDT by CFW
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To: Rockingham

BREAKING: The Missouri Supreme Court has just UPHELD the state’s new 7R-1D Congressional map, allowing it to go in effect for the 2026 midterms

So that’s a seat lost by Democrats.


17 posted on 05/27/2026 3:49:26 PM PDT by CFW
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To: NohSpinZone

Didn’t Thomas blast Roberts for not even hearing the case?

I don’t buy this.


18 posted on 05/27/2026 3:51:16 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: NohSpinZone

“I guess still up in the air. I was hoping the SCOTUS would have curb stomped this immediately.”
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Sounds like racism in politics is just fine with Uncle Clarence.


19 posted on 05/27/2026 5:30:51 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king
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