Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute with Major Voting Rights Implications

The case examines whether Louisiana's redistricting, which created two majority-Black districts, violates the Equal Protection Clause or complies with the Voting Rights Act.

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether Louisiana's congressional map constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander or complies with federal voting rights laws.
The current map includes two majority-Black districts, a change mandated by courts after the original map with only one such district was ruled discriminatory.
Non-Black voters have challenged the revised map, arguing it relied excessively on race, while the state claims political considerations also influenced its design.
The case highlights tensions between the Voting Rights Act's minority protections and the Equal Protection Clause's limits on race-based decision-making.
A decision, expected by late June 2025, could significantly impact the Voting Rights Act's future and the balance of power in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.