‘Jim Crow 2.0’: South Carolina’s Republicans move to oust state’s only Black congressman since 1897
South Carolina Republicans are advancing a proposal to redraw the state's congressional map, potentially dismantling the district represented by James Clyburn, the only Black congressman from the state since 1897. The move follows a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, which previously protected minority representation. Clyburn, a key Democratic leader and civil rights veteran, has been instrumental in shaping federal policy and supporting Democratic presidential candidates.
- ▪James Clyburn has represented South Carolina's sixth congressional district since 1993, the only Black member of Congress from the state since 1897.
- ▪The proposed redistricting would dismantle Clyburn’s district, which was created in 1990 as part of a compromise to ensure Black political representation.
- ▪The Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act has enabled Republican-led efforts to redraw voting districts in states like South Carolina.
- ▪Clyburn played a pivotal role in Joe Biden’s 2020 primary victory by endorsing him ahead of the South Carolina vote.
- ▪The district includes significant Black communities, historically Black colleges, and areas of persistent poverty in the state.
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James Clyburn at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd annual Phoenix awards dinner in Washington DC on 14 September 2024. Photograph: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus FoundationView image in fullscreenJames Clyburn at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd annual Phoenix awards dinner in Washington DC on 14 September 2024. Photograph: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus FoundationSouth Carolina‘Jim Crow 2.0’: South Carolina’s Republicans move to oust state’s only Black congressman since 1897James Clyburn could now find his district dismantled after supreme court effectively gutted Voting Rights ActGeorge Chidi in ColumbiaSun 17 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 08.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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