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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana Black district ruling could reshape US map by 2028
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Published on 30 April 2026
A Civil Rights law just lost a key shield
The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling authored by Justice Alito, struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana as an unconstitutional gerrymander. By weakening a cornerstone Civil Rights-era protections, the decision could enable more Republican-friendly redistricting. Much of the impact may land after filing deadlines have passed, with major effects expected by 2028.
- Court ruled Louisiana’s majority Black district was unconstitutional gerrymandering
- Decision was 6-3, written by Justice Alito
- Civil Rights-era vote protections are weakened, shifting redistricting incentives
- Full consequences likely show up by the 2028 political map
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