let's be clear: the supreme court is allowing a blatant violation of the voting rights act, diminishing the power of black voters in alabama, using its shadow docket without a full hearing. it's a disturbing sign that the full #vra is at risk.  qt @mjs_dc breaking: by a 5–4 vote, with roberts joining the liberals in dissent, the supreme court halts a lower court order that required alabama to redraw its congressional map, which diluted black votes in violation of the voting rights act.