The Supreme Court has announced that it will address a redistricting case concerning Louisiana's congressional map, specifically focusing on two predominantly Black districts. The court's decision to take up this case comes as the 2024 elections are already underway under the disputed map, potentially impacting the balance of power in the closely-divided House of Representatives.
Following a lower court's invalidation of the map, the Supreme Court permitted its use in the 2024 elections after an emergency appeal from the state and civil rights groups. The central issue before the justices revolves around whether Louisiana excessively relied on race in the creation of a second majority Black district.
