Redistricting Battle Heats Up

South Carolina’s primaries are heating up as state senators plot to redraw congressional districts — a move aimed squarely at flipping Democrat Jim Clyburn’s seat, though he’s unfazed and vows to run no matter the map. This is part of a broader Republican strategy, allegedly backed by Trump, to exploit a weakened Voting Rights Act and lock in a slim House majority. But in Alabama, Republicans hit a roadblock: a federal court blocked their new map for intentionally diluting Black voting power, forcing them to stick with an older, more inclusive version — a victory cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups fighting against gerrymandering. Across states like Missouri, North Carolina, Florida, California, and Utah, redistricting battles rage, with the Congressional Black Caucus urging corporations to join the fight to preserve Black-majority districts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2fa89846685621cf