SC Lawmakers Sued over Rule Change During Redistricting Debate

SC lawmakers sued over rule change during redistricting debate

Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit against some South Carolina lawmakers opposing a rule change impacting an ongoing debate over redistricting.

'Stealing an election': Tensions flare in redistricting debate following rule change

Day three of the special session and the big story of Tuesday bled over from something that happened on Monday night, lawmakers changing the rules.

Lawsuit claims SC House Rules Committee violated Freedom of Information Act during redistricting debate

The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order prohibiting defendants from enforcing rules adopted during the May 18 meeting.

SC House sets new rules limiting discussion on redistricting bill

The House rules committee introduced a special order resolution to limit the number of amendments to a redistricting bill on May 18.

SC House Republicans accelerate debate on redistricting plan, setting up Senate to act this week

South Carolina House Republicans passed a late-night rules change late May 18 that would allow them to accelerate the pace of a national effort to redraw Congressional lines ahead of

SC House weighs redrawing congressional maps in mid-decade redistricting push

South Carolina state Rep. Nathan Ballentine speaks on the House floor Monday, May 18, 2026, during a special called legislative session. The Chapin mortgage lender is among a handful of Republicans who have voiced opposition to GOP-led congressional redistricting efforts. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — The redistricting spotlight turned to South Carolina Monday as legislators debated on the House floor a redrawn map of the…