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Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Racial Gerrymandering Case

6/27/2025

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The Supreme Court has delayed its ruling on Louisiana's congressional map, which features a second majority-Black district amid claims of racial gerrymandering. As new arguments are set for the fall, the decision could reshape future redistricting battles under the Voting Rights Act, revealing the court's deep divisions over race in political boundaries.

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The Supreme Court has delayed its ruling on Louisiana's congressional map, which features a second majority-Black district amid claims of racial gerrymandering. As new arguments are set for the fall, the decision could reshape future redistricting battles under the Voting Rights Act, revealing the court's deep divisions over race in political boundaries.