Appellate Court Declines To Reinstate Louisiana’s Congressional Map
On Sunday, June 12, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reinstate Louisiana’s new congressional map while an appeal is being litigated.
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Louisiana’s Congressional Map Blocked by Federal Court
On June 6, a federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana’s congressional map for the 2022 election cycle, a win for the state’s Black voters.
Voters and Civil Rights Group Sue Over Louisiana’s New Congressional Map
On March 30, a group of voters and civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against Louisiana’s new congressional map.
Louisiana Sued Over New Congressional Map
On March 30, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of a group of Black voters against Louisiana’s new congressional map.
Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana’s New Legislative Maps
On Monday, March 14, a federal lawsuit was filed against Louisiana’s new legislative maps.
Voters Sue For New Congressional Map in Louisiana
Late last night, a lawsuit was filed in state court over Louisiana’s failure to enact a new congressional map following the release of 2020 census data.
Louisiana Redistricting Lawsuit Pursuing Fair Maps Will Move Forward
A Louisiana state court recently denied an attempt to dismiss a case challenging the state’s current congressional map following the release of 2020 census data.
Louisiana Postpones Fall Elections Due to Hurricane Ida
On Wednesday, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin (R) announced that the state’s fall elections will be pushed back by one month in light of Hurricane Ida.
Louisiana Governor Signs Early Voting Expansion
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed House Bill 286 into law, which expands early voting for presidential elections in the state.
Louisiana Legislature Moves To Extend Early Voting
A new bill proposed by Democrats in the Louisiana Legislature would significantly increase early voting in Louisiana for presidential elections.