Republican Gov. Bill Lee had ordered the Tennessee General Assembly to reconvene and review the state’s congressional map.
The 11th Circuit’s decision deepens a divide among multiple federal appeals courts that have ruled on the issue.
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee rejected arguments from county attorneys said the materials should be returned.
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
The move comes only days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing.
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
Wu Chih-hsiang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, took to the field in a Giants jersey to throw the pitch.
Since 2020, Lilly has committed more than $21 billion in capital to expand manufacturing capacity at its Indiana manufacturing complex.

A delay of up to 11 seconds could result in a loss of rearview images when drivers shift into reverse, according to a recall notice.
A letter from 30 House Democrats asks the administration to review policies restricting U.S. government officials from acknowledging Israeli nuclear capability.
President Donald Trump supports semiannual reporting since it would ‘allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.’
Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.
Taxes and health care policies were prominent issues for voters who spoke to The Epoch Times at three Columbus-area locations on May 4 and May 5.
The new details came days after lawmakers funded the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said that Iranian attacks were below the threshold of ’major combat operations.'
The request comes after a jury found Meta misled families and put children at risk on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
State energy officials called the deal bad for renewables while federal officials considered the cancellations a boon for taxpayers and energy dependability.
The president hosted more than 130 small-business owners representing manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail.
The former mayor of New York City is breathing on his own and battling respiratory complications from the Sept. 11 attacks, the spokesperson says.
The United States is deploying military forces to guide ships and maintain freedom of navigation through the strait.