Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat
Summary
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that removes one of two majority-Black districts, both held by Democrats, and aims to help Republicans gain an additional House seat. This happens after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous map for racial gerrymandering.Key Facts
- Louisiana passed a new congressional map on Friday.
- The new map removes one of the state's two majority-Black House districts.
- Both majority-Black districts are currently represented by Democrats.
- The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the old map for illegal racial gerrymandering.
- The court decision weakened protections from the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
- The new map aims to help Republicans win an additional House seat.
- President Donald Trump is supporting efforts to help Republicans keep control of the House.
- Louisiana Republicans considered a map trying to win all six House seats but rejected it due to concerns about adding more Black voters to GOP districts.
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