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How we got here: Louisiana’s redistricting case puts the Voting Rights Act on trial
Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Supreme Court tees up Louisiana redistricting case that could undercut Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court signaled Friday that it will take a broader look at a high-profile redistricting fight over Louisiana’s ...
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support.’ What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be ...
Lawmakers are fighting over election maps — here’s how it works and why it’s bigger than Texas
Trump kicked off a nationwide race to redraw congressional districts that could determine the balance of power in Congress ...
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State leaders want to delay redistricting House, Senate voter maps. Fed judge wants to know why.
A federal judge agreed to postpone the Aug. 25 hearing and stayed the case after listening to arguments from the state ...
Supreme Court could end race-based voting districts. Good. They're antiquated. | Opinion
A redistricting war between red and blue states has erupted – and it's bigger than Texas. Here's what to know about Louisiana ...
The Supreme Court just dropped a hint about its next big Voting Rights Act case
In a pending case on Louisiana’s congressional map, the justices ordered briefing on whether it’s constitutional to intentionally draw majority-Black districts.
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The latest legal battle over Louisiana voting maps: Baton Rouge's court system
A group of Baton Rouge judges wants a federal court to reopen a 1986 voting rights case, arguing a new 19th JDC election map ...
Supreme Court raises stakes on Louisiana redistricting case that could undermine Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the scope of a Louisiana redistricting case that could weaken key provisions of the ...