Alabama splits U.S. House primaries after court ruling; S.C. redistricting stalls - NPR

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Alabama has split its U.S. House primaries following a court ruling, while redistricting efforts in South Carolina have stalled.

The Supreme Court recently cleared the path for Alabama to redraw its congressional map, allowing the state to proceed with new primary elections for four House seats. The court’s decision was made after a challenge to the state’s redistricting plan was filed.

In another development, a Democrat lawmaker has criticized Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an “Uncle Tom” and a “lynchman,” in response to the court’s ruling on Alabama’s congressional map.

Meanwhile, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced new primary elections for four House seats, which will take place in addition to the existing primaries. The governor’s office did not provide further details on the reasons behind the decision.

Additionally, a recent Supreme Court ruling has allowed the Alabama GOP to erase a Black House district from its redistricting plan. The court’s decision was made after a challenge to the state’s redistricting plan was filed.

In South Carolina, redistricting efforts have stalled due to a court-ordered delay. The state’s redistricting commission had been working on new maps for the state’s congressional districts, but the process has been put on hold pending further review.

These developments come as lawmakers and advocacy groups continue to push for changes to the nation’s electoral landscape.

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