Louisiana is suspending its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down its congressional map. The high court found the state relied too heavily on race when it created a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana joins “The Takeout” to discuss the ruling. Source link
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Republicans have eliminated an elected position days before an exoneree who overwhelmingly won the New Orleans-based clerk seat was set to take office. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry quietly signed legislation abolishing the longstanding Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court position into law Thursday, according to Louisiana Secretary of State spokesperson … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries Thursday as early voting was about to get underway, while pressure mounted on Republican officials in other states to redraw their U.S. House maps in light of a Supreme Court ruling that significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act. Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday … Read more
Florida lawmakers approve new congressional map as Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins discusses the state’s newly approved congressional map, which could secure four additional House seats for Republicans. Collins emphasizes the map’s legality, based on geography and population shifts, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down Louisiana’s redistricting plan. … Read more
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state’s congressional map. Landry said that while the U.S. House races will remain on voters’ ballots, “any votes cast in those races … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Trump accused Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Thursday of being “very disloyal” and playing “political games” over his opposition to the confirmation of the commander-in-chief’s second Surgeon General nominee. The President concluded his remarks by urging voters to replace the Louisiana Republican. In a Truth Social … Read more
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry plans to push back his state’s May 16 primary to give state lawmakers time to redraw congressional maps there, after the Supreme Court struck down the current district lines in a decision with far-reaching consequences for control of Congress in 2026 and beyond. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more
Rep. Katherine Clark calls Supreme Court’s Louisiana decision a “devastating blow to fair elections” – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court voided Louisiana’s congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts joins “The Takeout” with her reaction. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Supreme Court rules 2024 Louisiana redistricting map is unconstitutional 06:33 UP NEXT Birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court 02:59 Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship 02:40 Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts, delivering a significant victory for Republicans and issuing a decision that narrows the landmark Voting Rights Act. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Louisiana mapmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew the … Read more