Supreme Court Rejects NAACP's Attempt to Redraw South Carolina's Congressional Districts

The Supreme Court rejected the NAACP's attempt to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts to flip a Republican seat to Democrats, citing that redistricting is a political process entrusted to state legislatures. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority, emphasizing the difficulty in proving unconstitutional racial gerrymandering without disentangling race and politics. The court reversed the trial court's decision due to flawed expert reports and the absence of an alternative map presented by the Democrats.

Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina Redistricting Plan

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a South Carolina congressional redistricting plan that civil rights groups argued was a racial gerrymander, siding with the state's assertion that the goal was to make the seat safer for Republicans rather than motivated by race.

Louisiana Congressional District Redistricting Controversy

A court challenge in Louisiana involves the creation of a new mostly Black congressional district, raising questions about politics and race. The decision of three federal judges could impact the balance of power in Congress. The controversy stems from the redrawing of district boundary lines by the Republican-dominated Legislature in 2022.

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Primary Runoffs

Alabama voters decide primary runoffs for the state's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, setting up a potentially historic November race that could impact control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thomas Farr's Legacy and Legal Career

Thomas Farr, a longtime North Carolina redistricting and election law attorney who regularly defended Republican interests, has died at the age of 69. Despite being nominated for a federal judgeship multiple times, he was never confirmed due to criticisms of his defense of racially discriminatory voting and redistricting laws.

Redistricting Controversy in South Carolina

Rep. Clyburn denies allegations from a 2023 ProPublica report that he worked with Republicans to move 30,000 Black voters into his district. Legal battles over redistricting in South Carolina continue.

North Carolina GOP Primary Results

Former President Trump projected to win North Carolina GOP primary. State's U.S. House delegation expected to shift from 7 Democrats and 7 Republicans to 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Tim Moore wins Republican nomination for Congress in the 14th District.

Alabama Republican Primary Race

Rep. Barry Moore emerged victorious over Rep. Jerry Carl in a contentious Alabama Republican primary race after redistricting due to a federal court ruling. Moore, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, won against Carl, who conceded after the election. The race turned heated with mudslinging and endorsements from high-profile conservatives. Moore is expected to win in November in the heavily Republican district.

New York Redistricting Battle

Democrats in the New York Legislature rejected a congressional map drawn by the state's bipartisan redistricting commission, aiming to craft lines that favor Democrats in battleground House races. Republicans are threatening a legal challenge.