The Supreme Court will hear a case from Louisiana challenging a congressional map that non-Black voters argue is unfair and dilutes their vote. This case will determine if Democrats or Republicans have an advantage in a disputed district in the 2026 midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided House. The challenge tests the balance states must strike in complying with civil rights laws while not discriminating against other voters. Civil rights groups fear the court could undermine voting protections. The case began after Louisiana redrew its congressional districts, including only one majority-Black district despite the state’s population being one-third Black. When the legislature created a new map with two majority-Black districts, a federal court sided with non-Black voters who claimed the map was unconstitutional based on race. The state argues that multiple political and policy goals, not race, guided the redistricting. Advocates worry the court may use this case to undermine voting rights protections upheld in previous years. A decision is expected by the end of June, and experts believe the case could set a precedent that could impact other states seeking to enforce voting rights protections.
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