Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote

The Supreme Court orders Louisiana to hold 2024 congressional elections with a second mostly Black district despite a lower court's racial gerrymander ruling. This potentially boosts Democrats' chances. Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized the need for clear election rules in a similar case from Alabama. Federal courts, population shifts, and civil rights advocates play significant roles in the ongoing legal battles.

May 16, 2024 - 00:00
Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote
The Supreme Court orders Louisiana to hold 2024 congressional elections with a second mostly Black district despite a lower court's racial gerrymander ruling. This potentially boosts Democrats' chances. Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized the need for clear election rules in a similar case from Alabama. Federal courts, population shifts, and civil rights advocates play significant roles in the ongoing legal battles.