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As Republican leaders passed redistricting maps that would not expand minority seats, Black lawmakers had two fallbacks — possible vetoes or lawsuits. Now both options seem a bit shakier.

As it became clear redistricting maps would not expand minority seats, Black lawmakers had two fallbacks. Now both of those options seem shakier.

As it became clear redistricting maps would not expand minority seats, Black lawmakers had two fallbacks. Now both of those options seem shakier.

As it became clear redistricting maps would not expand minority seats, Black lawmakers had two fallbacks. Now both of those options seem shakier.

Louisianas Legislature is redrawing the states political boundaries.

Tensions were high as lawmakers debated redrawing maps for congressional and state Senate districts to reflect population changes in the 2020 Census.

Tensions were high as lawmakers debated redrawing maps for congressional and state Senate districts to reflect population changes in the 2020 Census.

Louisiana Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards hasnt said whether he will veto a congressional map that doesnt add a Black district.

The Louisiana Senate approved new boundaries for its seats in Congress that maintain five majority-White districts and one majority-Black.