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Supreme Court toughens requirements to prove racial gerrymandering

Last week the Supreme Court upheld a voting map in South Carolina that concentrates Republican power. The ruling will make it harder to bring challenges on grounds that districts are racially gerrymandered.

By Madeleine Brand • May 28, 2024 • 1 min read

Last week the Supreme Court upheld a voting map in South Carolina that concentrates Republican power. The ruling will make it harder to bring challenges on grounds that districts are racially gerrymandered.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Supreme Court toughens requirements to prove racial gerrymandering

Last week the Supreme Court upheld a voting map in South Carolina that concentrates Republican power. The ruling will make it harder to bring challenges on grounds that districts are racially gerrymandered.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Supreme Court toughens requirements to prove racial gerrymandering

Last week the Supreme Court upheld a voting map in South Carolina that concentrates Republican power. The ruling will make it harder to bring challenges on grounds that districts are racially gerrymandered.

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