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Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Louisiana's Congressional Districts

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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding Louisiana's congressional districts, a case that has been ongoing for years. The current map, which includes two majority-Black districts, was drawn after court orders found that the initial version diluted the power of Black voters.

The decision, expected next year, could have significant implications for other states as it may clarify how lawmakers can consider the race of voters when drawing district lines to comply with the Voting Rights Act.

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