The decision comes as a surprise because two conservative justices have sided with progressives in the case. The case Allen v.

Milligan has been closely watched for its potential to weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act. Alabama argued that its electoral map had not been shown to be racially motivated and that delineating a second majority-black district would violate precisely the right to equality enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. The Supreme Court rejects that thesis and says that no wrong conclusions should be drawn.