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Louisiana Legislature Redraws Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana lawmakers approved new congressional boundaries that convert one majority-Black district into a Republican-leaning seat. The change follows a Supreme Court decision that limited enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
May 31, 7:00 AM·1m read4 sources
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Louisiana’s state legislature approved new congressional district lines on Friday that convert a majority-Black district held by Representative Cleo Fields into a seat with a Republican majority. The map is expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry. The redrawn district includes Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.
Background on the Court Ruling The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais that narrowed the scope of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The ruling removed a requirement that states obtain federal approval before changing voting procedures.
Brown told worshipers at Mount Zion First Baptist Church that the boundary change affects representation along racial lines. State Representative Edmond Jordan, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, said the ruling could reduce minority representation nationwide.
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