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April 29, 2026

Supreme Court rules Louisiana's congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander

  • The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling requires Louisiana to redraw its congressional map, declaring it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
  • The decision weakens protections for voters of color, allowing Republican-controlled states to target Democratic-held districts with majority Black or Latino populations.
  • This ruling may lead to a chaotic redistricting process as states scramble to adjust maps ahead of the 2026 elections.

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