Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map, narrowing Voting Rights Act
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Last updated: April 30, 2026
The Supreme Court has invalidated Louisiana's congressional map, which featured two majority-Black districts, in a ruling that empowers Republicans. This decision reverses a lower court's order to redraw the map, citing legal precedents that prevent the creation of additional majority-Black districts.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map, featuring two majority-Black districts, was improperly drawn. This decision overturns a lower court's mandate that would have required a redrawing of the districts. The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, referenced previous rulings that limit the creation of additional majority-Black districts beyond what is necessary to comply with the Voting Rights Act. The court determined that the initial map, which had only one majority-Black district, did not violate the Voting Rights Act. This ruling is seen as a win for Republicans in Louisiana, potentially preserving a Republican-held seat. The dissenting justices argued that the decision undermines efforts to ensure fair representation for Black voters in the state.
