Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court

Alabama's Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Friday that would demand the governor call special primary elections for impacted U.S. House districts if the Supreme Court allows the state to utilize district lines its legislature approved in 2023 but has been blocked from using.

The governor also signed similar legislation pertaining to state Senate districts approved in 2021.

"With this special session successfully behind us, Alabama now stands ready to quickly act, should...