Sonia Sotomayor: “He joined the court purely out of a sense of duty to the country.”

Down one lies an orderly election, held under a tried-and-tested congressional map that protects Black Alabamians’ right to vote.

When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary's duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it.

Down the other lies a chaotic election, held under a never-before-used congressional map that intentionally discriminates against Black Alabamians.

The one thing that does appear to be clear going forward is that chaos will follow.