Supreme Court Rules Louisiana Map Unconstitutional, 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to void Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Hours later, Florida's legislature approved a new congressional map intended to boost Republicans by up to four seats. The decision limits the use of race in drawing districts and was handed down on April 29, 2026.
salon.comU.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district on Wednesday, ruling on a 6-3 vote with all Republican appointees in favor and all Democratic appointees opposed. The decision, handed down on Wednesday, voids the majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and rules that the state's congressional map based on race is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, limiting the use of race in drawing congressional districts. The case is Louisiana v. Callais. Florida's legislature approved a new congressional map on April 29, 2026, intended to boost Republicans.
The Florida map could give the GOP up to 4 more seats. The Florida House passed the GOP gerrymander an hour after the Supreme Court ruling.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
- 01
Reduced minority representation in Louisiana due to voided district.
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Republican gains in congressional seats from Florida's new map.
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Broader restrictions on race-based redistricting in other states.
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