In Louisiana v. Callais, I support protecting Louisiana’s new congressional map that gives Black voters two districts instead of just one. If Louisiana loses this case, it would further disenfranchise Black voters who are already burdened by constitutional overreach.
The Voting Rights Act guarantees that communities of color have an equal opportunity to vote for candidates of their choice. Fair maps are the foundation of a representative democracy. It is critical that the Supreme Court uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Reaffirming race-conscious redistricting will remedy years of discrimination.
Protecting Louisiana’s New Congressional Map
Originally, Louisiana’s map violated the Voting Rights Act by placing Black Louisiana citizens into districts that diluted their voting strength. Louisiana lawmakers balanced constitutional protections with the Voting Rights Act when enacting a new congressional map. This map, known as SB 8, includes two majority-Black districts in 2024. This followed years of litigation under Section 2 of the VRA in Robinson v. Landry.
As a U.S. Senator, I will continue to fight to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. I support fair maps that give Black voters a meaningful say at the polls. In Louisiana v. Callais, I support protecting Louisiana’s new congressional map that gives Black voters two districts instead of just one. Additionally, I will fight for fair representation across the country and use my ability to remedy voting discrimination.
The Supreme Court decision, expected in 2026, will significantly impact minority voting rights. Louisiana v. Callais has always been about equal representation. The outcome in this case will reverberate through redistricting law nationwide. It will decide the future of the Voting Rights Act, with key protections hanging in the balance.
If you support protecting fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana and safeguarding the Voting Rights Act, join our team.
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