The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed. The new districts also could help Democrats trying to flip control of the House of Representatives.

The justices, without any noted dissent, rejected the state's plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were turned down by a lower court.

The Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. Credit: Chris Pruitt via Wikimedia Commons The Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. Credit: Chris Pruitt via Wikimedia Commons