The Supreme Court used the Shelby County v. Holder precedent to strike down race-conscious redistricting in Louisiana following a 2013 decision.
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The Supreme Court used the Shelby County v. Holder precedent to strike down race-conscious redistricting in Louisiana following a 2013 decision.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.High court decisions regarding voting rights interventions in Louisiana.1 source
SC ruling on race-conscious redistricting in Louisiana using the Shelby County v. Holder precedent.1 source
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Appeals regarding gerrymandering challenges in Alabama and Louisiana are made to the highest court.Also in this story
- Specific rulings were issued in Louisiana regarding the Callais case and by a Birmingham federal court regarding state map challenges.
- SCOTUS issued decisions setting precedent for state challenges and struck down a proposed congressional map.
- The administration is supporting the appeal bid regarding the House map, seeking a ruling to secure a slim majority in the ongoing redistricting challenges.
The entities involved
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supreme court
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Louisiana
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Related events
- A Supreme Court decision on May 14, 2026, has prompted a redistricting issue involving Mississippi and Louisiana.
- A lower court ruling on May 27, 2026, struck down a Black-majority district, amidst a push to reinstate a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama and Louisiana.
- Court ruling challenges voting rights protections.
- Redistricting changes in Galveston County are impacting precinct boundaries and raising accusations regarding voting rights.
- A court in Wisconsin interpreted state law and handled redistricting matters on March 11, 2026.