‘Jim Crow 2.0’: South Carolina’s Republicans move to oust state’s only Black congressman since 1897
Summary
South Carolina’s only Black congressman, James Clyburn, faces a threat as Republican lawmakers propose to redraw his district. The proposal aims to dismantle the district that has existed for over 30 years and was designed to allow Black voters fair representation.Key Facts
- James Clyburn is South Carolina’s only Black member of Congress since 1897.
- The current sixth congressional district includes parts of Charleston, Columbia, and Black farmland areas.
- The district was created in 1990 as a compromise to ensure a Black-majority district after the Voting Rights Act.
- President Trump encouraged South Carolina Republicans to redraw districts after the Supreme Court weakened protections against racial discrimination in voting.
- Redrawing the district could reduce Black political representation in the state.
- Governor Henry McMaster called a special session to consider the redistricting plan.
- Clyburn has been a key figure in Democratic politics and civil rights, helping direct federal funding to poor and rural communities.
- The district and Clyburn’s work have had significant local and national influence.
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