Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
The Louisiana Legislature has approved a new congressional map that alters the state's district composition. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling regarding the previous map's legality. (sources: pbs, theguardian, cbsnews, nbcnews, nytimes)
The new congressional map eliminates one majority-Black district, leaving only one in the state. The map is expected to be signed by the governor.
- The U.S. Supreme Court previously struck down Louisiana's current congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander.
- The approved map is designed to potentially increase Republican representation in Congress.
- The state will now have only one majority-Black congressional district.
Why it matters
The approval of the new map raises questions about representation and voting rights in Louisiana.
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This story is about Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map. This bill would revise Voting Rights Act criteria tied to which states/political subdivisions are subject to certain oversight requirements.
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