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South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one

South Carolina is trading its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Federal three-judge panel rules South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District unconstitutional

On January 6, 2023, a federal three-judge panel ruled that South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District was unconstitutional and enjoined the state from conducting future elections using its district boundaries. The panel’s opinion said, “The Court finds that race was the predominant factor motivating the General Assembly’s adoption of Congressional District…

Ballotpedia · Jan 13, 2023

South Carolina’s 1st District must be redrawn after court rules it discriminates against Black voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A portion of South Carolina’s congressional map unconstitutionally discriminates against Black voters and must be redrawn, a three-judge panel ruled Friday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023

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SC abortion ban stalled in the fall. Lawmakers look to make another push in 2023

South Carolina Republican lawmakers are preparing to try and debate abortion again in 2023 after the GOP-controlled House and Senate were unable to reach a compromise this fall mainly over how early in a pregnancy to ban the procedure.

Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022

No compromise: How new restrictions on abortion died in South Carolina for the year

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A legislative effort to further restrict abortions in South Carolina has died for the year after Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate failed to reach a compromise in time.

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

South Carolina House advances near-total abortion ban with rape, incest exceptions up to 12 weeks

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina House voted 67-38 to advance a near-total abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest late Tuesday, sending the bill to the Senate after an hourslong debate.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

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