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Supreme Court to Decide on Louisiana's Controversial District Map

10/14/2025

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The Supreme Court will hear a case about Louisiana's map that could affect minority representation.
Black voters filed suit prompting Louisiana to create a second majority-Black district reflecting one-third of the population.
White voters argue the map violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The case cites a 2023 ruling rejecting a similar Alabama map for racial discrimination.
The Trump administration supports Louisiana's position that race should not factor into districting.

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The Supreme Court will hear a case about Louisiana's map that could affect minority representation.
Black voters filed suit prompting Louisiana to create a second majority-Black district reflecting one-third of the population.
White voters argue the map violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The case cites a 2023 ruling rejecting a similar Alabama map for racial discrimination.
The Trump administration supports Louisiana's position that race should not factor into districting.