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Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana Black District; Trump Praises

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map is a racial gerrymander, striking down its second majority-Black district.
President Donald Trump praised the ruling as a return to the Voting Rights Act’s intent and urged states to redraw districts.
Legal analysts say the decision will not affect 2026 midterm ballots because primaries are complete.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court’s unanimous 1986 decision in Thornburg v. Gingles, which defined vote-dilution claims under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, courts have scrutinized congressional maps for racial fairness. The Court’s recent ruling striking Louisiana’s second majority-Black district relies on that precedent, signaling renewed challenges to redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map is a racial gerrymander, striking down its second majority-Black district.
President Donald Trump praised the ruling as a return to the Voting Rights Act’s intent and urged states to redraw districts.
Legal analysts say the decision will not affect 2026 midterm ballots because primaries are complete.

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