Episode 844: Federal Court Rules Against Louisiana for Racial Gerrymandering - Again - This Time for State Legislative Districts
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 19, 2025
Federal Court Rules Against Louisiana for Racial Gerrymandering - Again - This Time for State Legislative Districts
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling August 14th that Louisiana’s legislature violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965 when it racially gerrymandered state legislative districts, diluting the voting power of Black Louisiana voters.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Louisiana Illuminator - Louisiana’s legislative maps violate Voting Rights Act, 5th Circuit rules
American Democracy Minute - In Puzzling Move, U.S. Supreme Court Orders More Arguments in Louisiana Redistricting Case Pitting VRA Against Equal Protections Clause
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (via Democracy Docket - Opinion in Nairne v. Landry on State Legislative Maps
KLFY - Fifth Circuit pauses Louisiana legislative maps case
SCOTUS Blog – Supreme Court punts decision on Louisiana’s congressional map to next term
SCOTUS Blog - Supreme Court announces when it will hear oral argument in several important cases
Groups Taking Action:
ACLU, Legal Defense Fund, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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