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Justice Dept vows nationwide enforcement of Louisiana gerrymandering ruling

5/1/2026

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The Justice Department pledged to enforce the Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling in every state with a challenged district.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the department will act on the Louisiana decision.
The Supreme Court struck down two Louisiana congressional maps, ruling a second majority-Black district unconstitutional.
Senator Eric Schmitt urged the Justice Department to apply the ruling nationwide.
Forty-five redistricting cases remain pending, leaving House control in November uncertain.

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The Justice Department pledged to enforce the Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling in every state with a challenged district.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the department will act on the Louisiana decision.
The Supreme Court struck down two Louisiana congressional maps, ruling a second majority-Black district unconstitutional.
Senator Eric Schmitt urged the Justice Department to apply the ruling nationwide.
Forty-five redistricting cases remain pending, leaving House control in November uncertain.