U.S. Supreme Court to Evaluate Constitutionality of Louisiana’s Congressional Redistricting Plan

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review a contentious issue surrounding the constitutionality of Louisiana’s latest congressional map. This legal dispute involves two majority-Black voting districts, prompting the court to reconcile the Voting Rights Act’s goals with the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. This decision to hear arguments reflects the ongoing legal debate over how race can be factored into legislative redistricting. For further information regarding this developing case, click here.