Episode 811: Is Partisan Gerrymandering Unconstitutional Under South Carolina Law? A Pro-Voter Challenge Takes the Legislature to Task.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 27, 2025

Is Partisan Gerrymandering Unconstitutional Under South Carolina Law? A Pro-Voter Challenge Takes the Legislature to Task.

The U.S. Supreme Court said in 2019 that partisan gerrymandering was fundamentally a political issue, and left it to legislatures and state courts to decide. In South Carolina, a state supreme court case heard June 24th challenges the state constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (2024) U.S. Supreme Court Finds South Carolina Gerrymandering Case ‘Bleaching’ Congressional District Not Racially Motivated
American Democracy Minute - (2024) The End of One South Carolina Gerrymandering Lawsuit and the Beginning of Another, as the Fight for Fair Maps Continues
League of Women Voters SC - Partisan Gerrymandering Case Reaches South Carolina Supreme Court
ACLU SC - S.C. lawmakers admit they drew Congressional maps for partisan gain. We say that violates the State Constitution.
WCIV - ACLU gerrymandering case headed for oral arguments with SC Supreme Court Tuesday
The State - Republicans admit gerrymandering. SC Supreme Court weighs if that’s allowed

Groups Taking Action:

League of Women Voters SC, ACLU SC

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