The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court ruled that the current boundaries weaken the power of Black voters in the state, an appeals court ruled Friday.
The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court ruled that the current boundaries weaken the power of Black voters in the state, an appeals court ruled Friday.
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The order said “the district court’s 2022 preliminary injunction, issued with the urgency of establishing a map for the 2022 elections, is no longer necessary.”
The opinion clarified that uncertainty remains regarding how external factors could affect developments in the case ahead of Jan. 15.
The court argued “an opportunity to adopt a new plan is appropriate since redistricting is a quintessential obligation of a state after a census.”
Bel Edwards previously vetoed new congressional maps that were advanced by the state’s Republican-controlled legislature.
Bel Edwards said he thought the maps did not accurately reflect the makeup of Louisiana, a state where nearly 33 percent of residents are Black.
The court argued they chose the Jan. 15 deadline because they wanted to “allow newly elected officials to play an effective role in the process.”
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