Controversial Gerrymandering in Louisiana: Majority-Black District Faces Elimination
In a swift and contentious decision, Louisiana Republicans have approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, following a Supreme Court ruling on the previous map's constitutionality.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 19 days ago
On May 29, 2026, Louisiana's Republican lawmakers quickly passed a new congressional map that has drawn significant criticism for dismantling one of the state's majority-Black districts.
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the existing congressional map unconstitutional, prompting lawmakers to act rapidly.
The elimination of this majority-Black district raises concerns about representation and civil rights in Louisiana, as it reduces the number of such districts from two to one.