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My swing district has its date before the Supreme Court. [1]
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Date: 2023-07-17
Dear Daily Kos family:
In January, a panel of three federal judges ruled that South Carolina’s 1st congressional district is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, and that South Carolina’s Republican legislature intentionally removed tens of thousands of Black voters from the district.
In May, the Supreme Court agreed to take up the case.
And last week, the Court announced that it will hear oral arguments on Oct. 11.
When hearing this case, the Court should abide by the same standards of justice and jurisprudence that it applied in a handful of decisions last month — when the Court rejected Republican attempts to gerrymander state congressional maps in Alabama, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Regardless of the outcome, I pledge to respect the rule of law, honor the Court’s ultimate decision, and work hard to win the support of residents across the Lowcountry.
As the descendant of several pioneering public servants and civil rights leaders, I believe strongly in the sanctity of free and fair elections — and that government of all the people, by all the people, and for all the people is imperative for the functioning of a healthy democracy.
I look forward to following the oral arguments closely in this case. If you’ll also be watching, join our campaign today to help us defeat Nancy Mace.
Sincerely,
Michael
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