Louisiana's congressional map
Coverage of Louisiana's congressional map in the Nexus archive.
- RNC and NRCC file lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map against Democratic challenges
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) filed a lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map, claiming it complies with the state constitution. The lawsuit challenges Democratic efforts to block the map through court action, with Republicans asserting that opponents seek to 'rig congressional districts' and override voter will. The case follows a Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's congressional map and involves ongoing disputes over redistricting processes in Missouri.
- Rep. Katherine Clark calls Supreme Court's Louisiana decision a "devastating blow to fair elections"
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts criticized the decision as a 'devastating blow to fair elections' during an interview on 'The Takeout.'