• The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider whether Republicans in South Carolina inappropriately considered race when drawing a previously closely contested congressional district in a way that removed thousands of Black voters.
• Republicans led by South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander are contesting a January ruling that said that race was of predominant concern when drawing one of the seven districts.
• The district, which includes the city and county of Charleston, is represented by Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican.

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