Louisiana congressional map in Judge's hands after Legislature fails to act
U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick gave the Louisiana Legislature a June 20 deadline to draw a new congressional map with a second Black district.
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U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick gave the Louisiana Legislature a June 20 deadline to draw a new congressional map with a second Black district.
In defiance of a federal court order, the Louisiana Legislature adjourned Saturday without passing a congressional map with two majority Black districts. A federal judge will now draw a map
Louisiana lawmakers ended a special session Saturday saying they were unable to agree on a new congressional map that includes a second majority Black district.
Federal Judge Shelly Dick has ordered the Louisiana Legislature to draw a new congressional map that adds a second Black district.
Federal Judge Shelly Dick has ordered the Louisiana Legislature to draw a new congressional map that adds a second Black district.