South Carolina Republican state lawmakers must be allowed to implement their congressional map for this year’s elections, a federal three-judge panel ruled on Thursday, as the Supreme Court mulls whether the design is a racial gerrymander.
The reinstated map bolsters the GOP tilt of Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) district, aiding Republicans in holding onto the seat in their quest to regain control of the House in November.
The state lawmakers are actively appealing the three-judge...