Marc E. Elias Warns New Louisiana Congressional Map Law Cuts One Majority-Black Seat, Shifting Political Power
A newly signed congressional redistricting plan in Louisiana has drawn immediate backlash from voting-rights advocates after Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed the state’s congressional map into law on Friday. The change eliminates one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional seats, a move that critics argue could reduce Black voters’ influence in federal elections and weaken representation.… Read More »