Supreme Court Ruling Pauses Louisiana U.S. House Primaries
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Shreveport, Louisiana — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's congressional map in Callais v. Louisiana, ruling the state's second Black-majority district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, and Governor Jeff Landry issued an emergency order postponing the May 16 party primaries for Louisiana's six U.S. House seats.
Baton Rouge and other district communities saw Representative Cleo Fields hold town halls on May 5 and later, urging constituents to stay engaged as legal challenges mounted; at least three lawsuits, including filings by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and the League of Women Voters, seek to compel or block the governor's suspension while courts schedule hearings.
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Timeline
- 1. U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 in Callais v. Louisiana that the state's congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
- 2. Representative Cleo Fields holds a town hall in Alexandria on May 5 addressing voter confusion and reactions.
- 3. Governor Jeff Landry issues an emergency order postponing the May 16 party primaries for six U.S. House seats.
- 4. Multiple lawsuits are filed in state and federal court, including by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and the League of Women Voters.
- 5. Lawmakers prepare to redraw district lines and courts schedule hearings to resolve disputes over the election suspension.
Why it matters
This Supreme Court ruling affects your voting rights. It's about fair representation in Louisiana's congressional districts. Stay informed about the rescheduled primaries. Check your voter registration status and district boundaries online.
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