
Federal court blocks Louisiana congressional map
If the ruling is upheld, it would likely net Democrats an additional seat in the US House of Representatives.
The now-blocked map had passed in March after the GOP-controlled legislature overrode Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of the map. The map had retained Republicans’ advantage in five of the state’s six congressional districts, keeping the second district — which stretches from Baton Rouge to New Orleans — the only majority Black district, and the only district to favor Democrats.
While the court’s order extends the time for candidates to collect signatures to qualify for the state’s November open congressional primaries, legal challenges will likely continue as to whether the state has enough time to draw new lines prior to this year’s elections. Louisiana officials have already told the court they’re going to appeal the decision.
In her decision, Judge Shelly Dick wrote that the timing issue in the Alabama case was “distinguishable” from Louisiana’s situation.
Louisiana is now the only state without a map in place for the 2022 election cycle.
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