US supreme court rules Louisiana must redraw its congressional map in landmark case
The US Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, determining that the state's creation of a second majority-Black district constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander under the 14th Amendment. The 6-3 decision, split along partisan lines, effectively undermines Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the last major provision preventing racial discrimination in voting. The case, Louisiana v Callais, centered on whether race could be used as a factor in redistricting to ensure fair representation for Black voters, who make up about one-third of the state's population.
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People wait to cast their ballot for the upcoming presidential election as early voting begins in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 16 October 2020. Photograph: Kathleen Flynn/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople wait to cast their ballot for the upcoming presidential election as early voting begins in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 16 October 2020. Photograph: Kathleen Flynn/ReutersUS supreme courtUS supreme court rules Louisiana must redraw its congressional map in landmark caseDecision effectively guts major section of Voting Rights Act, the last remaining provision of 1965 civil rights law that prevents racial discrimination in voting Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sam LevineWed 29 Apr 2026 10.35 EDTFirst published on Wed 29 Apr 2026 10.12…
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