Redistricting

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 …

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Consultants Label GOP and Conservative Maps as Partisan Gerrymanders in Wisconsin Redistricting Recommendations

Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is currently reviewing recommendations from redistricting experts, who claim that the Republican-proposed maps are “partisan gerrymanders.” Democratic plans, on the other hand, are said to largely meet court criteria. According to consultants, the GOP’s maps are being called “gerrymanders” by experts, raising concerns about the fairness of the proposed legislative boundaries. This issue has sparked debates and discussions as the court deliberates on the potential impact of the …

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