Supreme Court Urged to Uphold Louisiana's Redrawn Congressional Districts Amid Racial Gerrymandering Dispute

The legal battle over Louisiana's congressional map intensifies as civil rights groups seek Supreme Court intervention to preserve districts that could influence U.S. House control.

Black voters and civil rights organizations request Supreme Court to maintain a Louisiana congressional map featuring a second majority-Black district, challenging a conservative court's ruling.
The controversy centers on allegations of racial gerrymandering, with accusations that the state's map unfairly segments voters along racial lines.
A conservative panel previously blocked the new map, citing excessive racial considerations in its design, potentially affecting the upcoming elections.
The Supreme Court's decision could set a significant precedent for how race is considered in congressional redistricting nationwide.
Louisiana faces a tight deadline to finalize its congressional map, with implications for the stability and fairness of the November election.