Three federal judges will hear arguments over the new maps for U.S. congressional districts in Louisiana. A new lawsuit was filed after the Legislature OK'd a layout meant to be in line with the Voting Rights Act. The preliminary injunction hearing is set for April 8-9 in Shreveport.
A group of voters have challenged Louisiana's recently enacted congressional map, alleging it commits "explicit, racial segregation of voters" in violation of the 14th and 15th amendments.
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