Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandering in South Carolina

Recent Supreme Court decisions in favor of gerrymandering have significantly impacted Black voters in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and Mississippi, leading to concerns about dilution of their political power. In South Carolina, redistricting has shifted the once competitive area to predominantly Republican, despite previous rulings of racial gerrymandering. Democratic nominee Michael B. Moore, a descendant of a Civil War hero, is campaigning to address gerrymandering and promote fair representation. Similarly, Mississippi faces challenges in creating new Black majority districts due to tight deadlines and legal disputes. These issues underscore broader concerns about minority voter suppression and the limitations of federal litigation in addressing gerrymandering in GOP-led states.