Louisiana Legislative Maps Struck Down for Voting Rights Violation | JQJO

A federal appeals court struck down Louisiana's state legislative maps, ruling they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voters' power. The court rejected Louisiana's argument that conditions had changed, citing decades of precedent upholding Congress's authority. The maps were found to improperly "pack" and "crack" Black communities, limiting their ability to elect preferred candidates. Louisiana must now redraw the maps to ensure fair representation of its Black population. A separate case challenging Louisiana's congressional map is pending before the Supreme Court.