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Supreme Court Destroys Louisiana Black District, Florida Map Debate Paused

4/30/2026

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Supreme Court Overturns District

The Supreme Court issued its decision on Louisiana’s Black-majority district as Florida lawmakers debated Gov. Ron DeSantis’s race-neutral congressional map.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion for six conservative justices, overturning Louisiana’s Black-majority congressional district as racially driven.
Justice Elena Kagan dissented, warning ruling could render Section 210 of Voting Rights Act dead.
Florida Senate Republicans paused debate on DeSantis’s map, a 24-4 advantage, after Democrats urged delay.

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Analysts warn the ruling could spark race-based gerrymanders that might flip up to 19 majority-minority congressional seats.
The Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, overturned interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The majority required plaintiffs to prove intentional racial discrimination, a stricter standard than the previous test.
Republicans in Florida and Texas have begun redrawing maps to secure House seats before 2026.

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Supreme Court Overturns District

The Supreme Court issued its decision on Louisiana’s Black-majority district as Florida lawmakers debated Gov. Ron DeSantis’s race-neutral congressional map.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion for six conservative justices, overturning Louisiana’s Black-majority congressional district as racially driven.
Justice Elena Kagan dissented, warning ruling could render Section 210 of Voting Rights Act dead.
Florida Senate Republicans paused debate on DeSantis’s map, a 24-4 advantage, after Democrats urged delay.

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