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SCOTUS strikes down Louisiana's second majority-Black district, altering the standard for racial gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision also rewrites the standard for when states must create districts in which racial minorities form a majority of voters.
Why It Matters
The ruling signals a major shift in how courts assess racial considerations in redistricting and could affect future districting rules.
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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana's second majority-Black district as unconstitutional racial gerrymander
April 29, 2026
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This rewrites the legal standard for when States must create districts where racial minorities form a majority of voters.