Louisiana Jail Voting Restrictions Challenge
Voice of the Experienced v. Louisiana
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging Louisiana laws which bar eligible, first-time voters in jail from voting.
Court Cases
Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Louisiana Legislative Redistricting Challenge
Nairne v. Ardoin
Lawsuit filed in federal court on behalf of Black voters and civil rights organizations against Louisiana’s newly enacted legislative maps.
Louisiana Citizenship Requirement Challenge (NCJW)
National Council of Jewish Women Greater New Orleans v. Landry
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging a Louisiana law requiring additional proof of citizenship to register to vote. Background The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the National Jewish Women Council sued Louisiana officials over SB 436, which requires voter registration applicants to submit additional proof of citizenship beyond the required sworn statement of eligibility. The plaintiffs argue […]
Louisiana Proof of Citizenship Requirement Challenge
League of Women Voters of Louisiana v. Landry
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging a Louisiana law requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Louisiana Absentee Voting Restrictions Challenge
Disability Rights Louisiana v. Landry
Lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) against Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry (R) and Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill (R) challenging several recently passed voter suppression laws that could disenfranchise absentee voters with disabilities.
Louisiana Census Noncitizen Inclusion Challenge
State of Louisiana v. United States Department of Commerce
Lawsuit filed by the states of Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio and West Virginia against the U.S. Department of Commerce, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (D), the U.S. Census Bureau and its director, Robert Santos, challenging the inclusion of noncitizens in the 2020 census.
Louisiana Supreme Court Redistricting Challenge
Chisom v. Louisiana
Lawsuit filed in federal court in 1986 by Black voters in Louisiana against the Louisiana governor, secretary of state and commissioner of elections.
Louisiana Supreme Court Redistricting Challenge (Louisiana NAACP)
Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP v. Louisiana
Lawsuit filed by the Louisiana NAACP against the state of Louisiana and its then Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin (R) challenging the state’s Supreme Court maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Louisiana East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council Redistricting Challenge
Dunn v. East Baton Rouge Parish
Lawsuit filed by five Black members of the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council and two residents challenging the metro council’s map under the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution.
Louisiana Congressional Redistricting Challenge (Robinson)
Ardoin v. Robinson
Lawsuit filed on behalf of voters and civil rights groups challenging Louisiana’s new congressional map.
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