SCOTUS looks at how race may be used in drawing NC congressional districts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday to determine whether North Carolina’s congressional districts were drawn based on race.

The Supreme Court will look into how and when race may be used in drawing political boundaries.

State attorneys argue the Voting Rights Act sometimes requires states to prioritize race when drawing districts.

Some voters argue officials purposely grouped African-American voters into fewer districts.

Earlier this year, the line for District 12 was moved, and Rep. Alma Adams, who is from Greensboro, now represents most of Mecklenburg County.

If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the state, more lines could have to be redrawn.

There is also debate over the districts for North Carolina House and Senate and whether those are based on race.

Federal judges ruled last week that lawmakers must redraw the districts and hold a special election with the new districts next fall.

Republican leaders said it would hurt candidates who were just elected and want federal judges to delay the order.

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