Key takeaways: The Supreme Court’s ruling is a major victory for voting rights, and a major setback for those who seek to dilute the voting…
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge brought by South Carolina Republican officials seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that found their redistricting plan violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The case could have major implications for the future of redistricting in South Carolina and could set a precedent for how states draw congressional district lines across the country. If successful, the challenge could lead to a new map being drawn in the coming months and more legal challenges to gerrymandering in other states.