Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Redistricting Case
Press Robinson reflects on the Supreme Court's reargument in a historic Louisiana redistricting case.
When Louisiana finally won a second-majority Black district in 2024, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders. For decades, Black voters like me knew that having only one voting district where we could be heard was not enough to reflect a third of the state’s population.
But with joy comes caution – this fight is far from over.
I’ve been a member of the team advocating for a fair congressional map in Louisiana since 2022. Now, the state’s current congressional map is in jeopardy. A group of “non-African-American” voters have challenged the map that includes two majority-Black districts.
The Supreme Court will hear our case again on October 15 to defend our win for Black voters and fair representation across the country.
Author's summary: The Supreme Court reconsiders Louisiana's redistricting case.