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Lawsuit alleges South Carolina committee violated debate rules during redistricting hearing

Lawsuit alleges South Carolina committee violated debate rules during redistricting hearing

Summary

A lawsuit was filed in South Carolina claiming lawmakers broke rules by not telling the public about a meeting where they talked about changing voting district boundaries. The meeting took place before they approved new congressional maps.

Key Facts

  • The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina and the League of Women Voters of South Carolina filed the lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit says state lawmakers did not notify the public about a meeting on redistricting.
  • The meeting involved elected officials discussing changes to voting districts.
  • These discussions happened before the approval of new congressional district maps.
  • The lawsuit aims to address violations of debate rules related to transparency and public notice.
  • The issue revolves around South Carolina’s process for redrawing its voting districts, known as redistricting.
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