US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily restored a Republican-drawn congressional map in Texas, acting little more than an hour after the state and its GOP leaders sought emergency intervention.
Alito’s late Friday order — which offered no explanation — applies until either he or the full court acts again. He signaled quick action, asking for opponents of the map to file a response by Monday.
A lower court said this week that the map, drawn at President Donald Trump’s behest, was probably an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. If it stands, the decision would be a blow to Republican hopes ...
