Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling
Summary
The Louisiana Legislature approved a new congressional district map that favors the Republican Party. This change removes one Black-majority district after the U.S. Supreme Court found the previous map unconstitutional.Key Facts
- Louisiana’s Legislature passed a new House district map on Friday.
- The new map favors the Republican Party (GOP).
- This map removes one congressional district where most voters are Black.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the earlier district map unconstitutional earlier this month.
- The Louisiana Senate had first approved new district lines with a 27-10 vote.
- The state House added changes before passing the final map.
- The changes respond to the Supreme Court decision about fair district boundaries.
- These new boundaries will affect who represents Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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