Capitol showdown: Louisiana map redraws threaten Black-majority districts amid protests
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A crowded Louisiana Capitol hearing debated a new US House map that would erase both Black-majority districts, prompting heated exchanges and protests as voting-rights advocates challenge the plan after a Supreme Court ruling found the current map unconstitutional and Gov. Landry suspended the primaries.
- Louisiana’s start to US House redistricting riles lawmakers, voting rights crowd Louisiana Illuminator
- Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district Reuters
- Sen. Morris responds after telling Democrats “y’all need to shut up” in redistricting committee WAFB
- Wild video shows fight break out during Louisiana congressional map hearing WDSU
- Fiery hearing over Louisiana redistricting shows historic stakes: ‘The country is watching’ NOLA.com
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