Senate Bill 121

Louisiana legislators approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the state’s majority-Black districts to one, likely triggering lawsuits from both conservative white voters and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus. The Senate passed Senate Bill 121 along party lines, retaining a single majority-Black district held by Rep. Troy Carter while eliminating another held by Rep. Cleo Fields. Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law, and sponsors claimed the map prioritized party over race.

The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, increasing Republican representation. The bill, Senate Bill 121, passed on a 66-36 vote and eliminates the district held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, retaining only the district represented by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter.

Louisiana Legislature approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, likely sparking litigation from both conservative white voters and the Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, passed on a party-line vote, aims to increase Republican representation in Congress but faces criticism for racial bias.

The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, increasing Republican representation. The bill, Senate Bill 121, passed 66-36 along party lines and eliminates the district held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, retaining only the district represented by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter. Democrats criticized the map as an effort to consolidate political power and deny Black voters equal representation.