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Supreme Court Delays Ruling on South Carolina Redistricting, Allowing Racially Gerrymandered District in 2023 Election

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court’s delay in resolving a South Carolina redistricting case has led a lower court to make a decision, allowing a congressional district previously deemed racially gerrymandered to be used in this year’s election. Last year, a federal court ruled against the drawing of the Charleston-area district under Rep. Nancy Mace, finding that thousands of Black voters were unlawfully removed from the district. Despite ongoing considerations by the Supreme Court, which …

Uber Driver in Warwickshire Assaulted in Racially Charged Attack After Denying Detour Request

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire — An Uber driver was reportedly assaulted in a racially charged incident late Friday night, according to local authorities and the driver’s own account. Mohammed Hamza Malik, the driver, was allegedly attacked by passengers during a ride that took a violent turn when they demanded to change their destination. The altercation occurred around 9 p.m., October 18, when Malik picked up a man and woman from a location in Leamington Spa. What …

Bartlett Man Gets 19-Year Sentence for Racially Motivated Stabbing at Local Bar

Elgin, IL — A man from Bartlett, Illinois, received a 19-year prison sentence on Monday after admitting guilt in a case involving a violent altercation at a local bar, which escalated into a stabbing incident last year. Jason Ostrego, 30, entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted first-degree murder and armed violence following his arrest in connection with the January 2022 attack at Hoppe’s Corner in Elgin. The events leading to Ostrego’s charges began …

Biden Voices Outrage Over Alleged Racially Motivated Drowning Attempt on Young Palestinian-American Girl in Texas

DALLAS — President Joe Biden expressed outrage on social media over the alleged racially motivated attempted drowning of a young Palestinian-American girl at a Texas apartment complex pool. On Monday, Biden shared his thoughts on the incident, emphasizing that such violent behavior against children is inexcusable and extending his sympathies to the victim’s family. The distressing event occurred on May 19 at a housing community in Euless, Texas, where, according to authorities, 42-year-old Elizabeth Wolf …