Louisiana House Approves New Congressional Map that Eliminates Racially Gerrymandered District The Louisiana House approved a new congressional map, eliminating a district previously declared an unconstitutional racial gerrymander by the Supreme Court. The bill, which reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, now heads to the Senate. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that found the previous map relied too heavily on race.

• Louisiana House approved a new congressional map.
• The map eliminates a racially gerrymandered district deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
• The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Louisiana’s previous congressional map.
• The bill passed the House by a vote of 66-35 and has been sent to the Senate.
• The new map reduces the number of majority-Black congressional districts from two to one.
• Supporters claim the map strengthens Republican representation, while opponents see it as a political power grab that could dilute Black voting power.