Application (21A375) referred to the Court.

Application (21A375) granted by the Court. The application is treated as a jurisdictional statement (No. 21-1086), and probable jurisdiction is noted. The district court's January 24, 2022 preliminary injunction in No. 2:21-cv-1530 is stayed pending further order of the Court. Justice Kavanaugh, with whom Justice Alito joins, concurring in grant of applications for stay. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a375_d18f.pdf'>opinion</a>). The Chief Justice dissenting from grant of applications for stay. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a375_d18f.pdf#page=8'>opinion</a>). Justice Kagan, with whom Justice Breyer and Justice Sotomayor join, dissenting from grant of applications for stays. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a375_d18f.pdf#page=10'>opinion</a>).

Response to application from respondents Evan Milligan, et al. filed.

Reply of applicants John Merrill, et al. filed.

Motion for leave to file amicus curiae brief filed by The National Republican Redistricting Trust.

Motion for leave to file amicus curiae brief filed by John Wahl, Chairman, Alabama State Republican Executive Committee.

Application (21A375) for a stay or injunctive relief pending appeal, submitted to Justice Thomas.

Response to application (21A375) requested by Justice Thomas, due by noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.