Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana’s Congressional Map
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais to strike down Louisiana's 2024 congressional map, finding it constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander by creating a second majority-Black district based on race. The decision upheld a federal court ruling that blocked the map's use in future elections, while stopping short of overturning a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Samuel Alito authored the majority opinion, while Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson dissented, warning the ruling severely undermines Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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Amy Howe / April 29, 2026 Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana’s Congressional Map In a Voting Rights Act case, justices find that the state’s redistricting represents an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Law A Supreme Court police officer stands in front of the court on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) A Supreme Court police officer stands in front of the court on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) Audio Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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