Louisiana

Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy ‘very disloyal’ and urges Louisiana voters to replace him over nominee fight

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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 plans to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

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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”

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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

Supreme Court rules 2024 Louisiana redistricting map is unconstitutional

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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

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map, narrowing Voting Rights Act

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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

“Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?” podcast leads to 4 arrests in decades-old murder of girl in Louisiana

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Louisiana police say a podcast helped them solve the decades-old killing of a 16-year-old girl and announced Friday that four men now face criminal charges in connection with her rape and murder. In 1982, teenager Roxanne Sharp was killed in the woods of St. Tammany Parish, about 30 miles north of New Orleans. Police struggled … Read more

Podcast helps Louisiana State Police arrest 4 suspects in decades-old murder of teenage girl

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NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana police say a podcast helped them solve the decades-old killing of a 16-year-old girl and announced Friday that four men now face criminal charges in connection with her rape and murder. In 1982, teenager Roxanne Sharp was killed in the woods of St. Tammany Parish, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north … Read more

17-year-old suspect arrested after Louisiana mall shooting kills teen girl, wounds several others

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A 17-year-old boy was arrested on a murder charge following a shooting Thursday at a Louisiana mall that left a 17-year-old girl dead and a 43-year-old man critically injured. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Markel Lee, 17, was taken into custody in connection with the … Read more