Alabama has filed an appeal against a federal court ruling that impacted parts of its state Senate map. The state is requesting the court to pause the order while the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a closely watched constituency case involving Louisiana this upcoming fall.

In a status update submitted on Wednesday, legal representatives for Secretary of State Wes Allen confirmed that Alabama intends to appeal last week’s injunction. They are also asking the district court to delay its decision until the Supreme Court addresses the issue in the case of Louisiana vs. Frey, scheduled for October 15th.

Recent Supreme Court actions suggest that the outcome of Louisiana’s case could lead to significant alterations in how voting rights laws are applied nationwide.

According to Alabama’s filing, election officials indicate that a revised Senate map should be established by November 17th to avoid any disruption during the primary elections on May 19, 2026.

Legislative leaders are reportedly contemplating whether to develop a new plan by late September or early October.

“Committee Allen’s staff have reviewed the election timeline and assessed which counties might be impacted by the new map. As the Secretary mentioned previously, it’s challenging to ensure Alabama can implement the revised map without causing confusion or delays,” the report stated.

“…We anticipate that the holidays—Thanksgiving and Christmas—will overlap while registrars adjust voter assignments, and it may require manual reassignment in some counties affected by the new plan. Hence, the need for the revised map by 2025 or 2026 is crucial,” they added.

The plaintiff has expressed that they do not oppose appointing special masters and have suggested an expedited schedule concerning the state’s November 17th timeline.

As noted earlier, U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco determined that Alabama’s 2021 Senate map infringed upon Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting the use of this plan for the 2026 elections.

The court’s relief measures demand either an additional majority-Black Senate district in the Montgomery area or another district where Black voters can elect their preferred senator, though requests for similar arrangements in Huntsville were denied.

State attorneys argue that holds on the ruling are justified while the Supreme Court examines the Louisiana district change cases.

Officials in Louisiana are pushing for a ban on considering race in district mapping, with a ruling expected on October 15th.