Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District – The New York Times
Louisiana Republicans have approved a new congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, likely giving the GOP an additional U.S. House seat. The redrawn map, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, has been criticized as a gerrymander that diminishes Black voting power. The move is expected to face legal challenges under the Voting Rights Act, as it reduces the influence of Black voters who comprise a significant portion of Louisiana’s population.
