Troy Carter

The Congressional Black Caucus faces threats from a Supreme Court decision enabling gerrymandering and internal ideological shifts. Rep. Troy Carter is positioned to become its next chair and aims to defend its influence despite potential membership losses.

Daniel Cressy, a 23-year-old from Metairie, became the first patient in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene editing. The treatment, using FDA-approved therapies Casgevy and Lyfgenia, involved a $2.2 million process including stem cell extraction and chemotherapy, with Cressy now experiencing normal hemoglobin and no sickling cells.

House Democrats criticized the all-White jury in Karmelo Anthony's trial, arguing it contributed to the guilty verdict in the case of Austin Metcalf's stabbing. Some lawmakers and activists claimed the trial was unfair and highlighted systemic racism, while sources stated the jury included minority members.

House Democrats criticized the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony's case, alleging racism and an all-White jury influenced the outcome. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, with supporters arguing the self-defense claim was unfairly rejected. Sources stated three minority jurors were part of the 18-juror pool, but critics claimed racial bias in jury selection.

Kamala Harris is visiting New Orleans to address the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling, which critics argue reduces Black congressional representation. She will speak at the Louisiana Democratic Party's fundraiser and outline strategies to counteract the ruling's impact. Harris is positioning herself as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, engaging with Black voters and legislators.

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.

Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map to secure an additional Republican seat, reducing the state's majority-Black districts from two to one. The map was drawn after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous plan as an illegal racial gerrymander, intensifying a national redistricting battle. Republican Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the new map, which redraws districts to cluster Democratic representatives Cleo Fields and Troy Carter.

Louisiana Republicans passed a gerrymandered map eliminating one of the state’s two Democratic, majority-Black House districts. The new map, sent to Gov. Jeff Landry for approval, was influenced by the Supreme Court’s narrowed Voting Rights Act and aims to shift electoral advantages ahead of the midterms.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas' gerrymandered congressional map to take effect, enabling Republican-controlled Southern states to redraw districts and eliminate majority-Black districts. Louisiana suspended its 2026 primary elections after the Court fast-tracked redistricting, discarding 42,000 votes already cast. Critics argue the Court's application of the Purcell principle—limiting last-minute election changes—has become partisan.

Louisiana state senators are considering a new US House map that would eliminate a majority-Black district and give Republicans a chance to win an additional seat in the November midterm elections. The plan is in response to a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down Louisiana's congressional map for illegally using race to gerrymander. South Carolina is also planning for redistricting work ahead of the midterms.

Democrats have received a temporary reprieve on redistricting in the Deep South, with Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana slowing down or stepping back from aggressive redraw plans. This decision affects several longtime Black lawmakers, including Rep. Bennie Thompson and Rep. Sanford Bishop. The move could impact the Congressional Black Caucus, which had feared a significant loss of representation.

Louisiana senators advanced a congressional map that eliminates one of the state's majority-Black districts, pitting U.S. Rep. Troy Carter against U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields for their seats. The proposed map is expected to be voted on by the full Senate on Thursday. The new map is needed before U.S. House races can move forward.

Thousands of Louisiana voters have cast early ballots for congressional candidates in potentially incorrect districts due to recent redistricting efforts by Republicans. The changes are causing confusion and logistical issues for local election officials during primary season. The redistricting efforts follow a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

Louisiana has suspended its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map, which was found to have relied excessively on race to create a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter criticized the ruling as a 'gut punch' to democracy.

Louisiana suspended its House elections after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map unconstitutional for racial gerrymandering. Gov. Jeff Landry declared an 'electoral emergency' to delay primaries, allowing lawmakers to redraw districts, which could reduce majority-Black districts currently represented by Black Democrats.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana congressional map adding a second majority-Black district constituted racial gerrymandering, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The 3-6 decision was analyzed by CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker, with Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter sharing his reaction.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to Rep. Troy Carter's criticism during a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. Carter had mocked Kennedy for focusing on topics like 'whale heads, bear heads, and raccoon parts,' prompting a defensive reaction.