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Supreme Court Waives Waiting Period, Allows Louisiana Map Change Pre-Primary

5/5/2026

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Supreme Court waived the 32-day waiting period, letting its April 29, 2024 ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map take effect before the May 16 primary.
Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, concurred, saying prompt action was required because early voting had begun.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the expedited order would cause chaos in Louisiana and noting it is only the third such ruling in 25 years.

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Supreme Court waived the 32-day waiting period, letting its April 29, 2024 ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map take effect before the May 16 primary.
Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, concurred, saying prompt action was required because early voting had begun.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the expedited order would cause chaos in Louisiana and noting it is only the third such ruling in 25 years.