Deadline set for Louisiana lawmakers to redraw congressional map
The Louisiana Legislature has until January 15th to enact a new congressional map after a federal appeals court ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state's Black voters. If the Legislature fails to pass a new map, the lower district court will decide on a plan for the 2024 elections. The ongoing legal battle over Louisiana's GOP-drawn map has been ongoing for over a year, with Democrats arguing for two majority-minority districts and Republicans claiming the map is fair. The timing of a special session to redraw the boundaries is uncertain, as the current Democratic governor and incoming Republican governor may have limited time to meet the court's deadline.
- Louisiana legislators have until Jan. 15 to enact new congressional map, court says NBC News
- Louisiana congressional map's redrawing is due in January NPR
- Louisiana Legislature has until January 2024 to draw a new congressional map WDSU New Orleans
- Louisiana Must Finalize New Voting Map by January, Federal Appeals Court Says The New York Times
- Louisiana lawmakers have until Jan. 15 to enact new congressional map, court says The Associated Press
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