Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana’s New Legislative Maps
On Monday, March 14, a federal lawsuit was filed against Louisiana’s new legislative maps.
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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.
Voting Rights Groups Submit Testimony Against LA Voter Suppression Bill
A coalition of voting rights groups submitted written testimony on Monday in opposition to Louisiana’s Senate Bill 224.
Voters Sue for Fair Maps in Louisiana
In light of the release of new census data today, voters in Louisiana are suing their state for new, fair congressional district maps before the next election.
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