Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court clears way for a new majority-black district

2023-06-27 03:15

The current congressional map raised concerns that black voting power had been diluted in the state.

The US Supreme Court has opened the door to the creation of a new majority-black district in the state of Louisiana in a closely watched voting rights case.

The top court lifted a hold on a lower court case that could result in Louisiana redrawing its electoral map.

Lower courts had ruled...