Louisiana Leaders, Groups React After Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map
The ruling leaves Section 2 narrower and could force Louisiana lawmakers to redraw a map that added a second majority-Black district.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map in a 6-3 ruling, finding it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander that weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and directly affects the 6th Congressional District represented by Democrat Cleo Fields.
- The Court found lawmakers violated the Constitution by using race as a predominant factor in drawing the map's second majority-Black district, stating there was "no compelling interest" justifying the six-district configuration created under a Voting Rights Act lawsuit.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill praised the ruling, claiming it vindicates their position against sorting voters by race; Murrill stated the decision reaffirms "equal protection under our nation's laws."
- Congressman Cleo Fields called the ruling a "grave setback," while U.S. Representative Troy Carter described it as a "devastating blow" to equal representation, warning the decision makes it harder for minority communities to challenge voting maps that dilute their political power.
- Analyst Pearson Cross calls the ruling an "earthquake for political representation," expecting legislatures in Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana to convene redistricting sessions; however, it remains unclear whether Louisiana lawmakers can redraw the map before midterm elections.
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Pennsylvania leaders slam Supreme Court voting decision
Local elected officials decried the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Wednesday to throw out a gerrymandered congressional district map in Louisiana, warning it sharply limits the power of the landmark Voting Rights Act and undermines Black political representation.
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